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CW04 HKM

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,324 mi
Last recorded158,324 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 HKM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 158,324 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 157,982 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT 2 REAR BAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT 2 REAR BAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 157,524 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper strut tower area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 157,515 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired upper strut tower area (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper strut tower area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 156,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 155,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 155,505 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 153,981 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 151,890 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 151,879 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe / catalyst / center pipe / rear box ( ALL LEAKING ) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 145,781 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 145,777 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 134,556 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 123,794 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 123,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 115,360 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 115,360 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed towbar wiring (1.9.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mouting corroded and snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 105,933 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,574 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,113 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,688 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,706 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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CW04 HKM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 88,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CW04 HKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CW04 HKM registered?

CW04 HKM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for CW04 HKM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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