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CW04 LDL

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,827 mi
Last recorded134,827 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 LDL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 134,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Exhaust has been repaired not blowing at time of test

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 120,532 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted at time of test

vehicle has been undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2016 109,129 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

various brake pipes greased

Pass 14 May 2015 91,593 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 91,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,003 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 66,004 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 66,003 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,513 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,525 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 56,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,106 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,410 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 LDL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL registered?

CW04 LDL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 June 2004.

Is CW04 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW04 LDL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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