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DA04 UNV

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,816 mi
Last recorded177,816 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 UNV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 177,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2023 171,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 162,860 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 150,704 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 150,704 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 145,157 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 140,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 134,851 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 127,335 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 117,657 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 117,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 104,189 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 95,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 95,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,577 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,993 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,733 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,490 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 53,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,640 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,056 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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DA04 UNV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA04 UNV, 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 DA04 UNV registered?

DA04 UNV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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