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CX04 XBH

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,918 mi
Last recorded152,918 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 XBH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 152,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2013 140,818 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 131,833 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 127,111 miles

brake pedal rubber split

exhaust blow rear box & brackets corroded

o/s no plate light dim

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 5 May 2010 122,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 117,360 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 110,718 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 96,904 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 96,904 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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CX04 XBH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CX04 XBH, 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 CX04 XBH registered?

CX04 XBH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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