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DC04 TWX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

140,619 mi
Last recorded140,619 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 TWX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 140,619 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 137,533 miles

Under side heavily coated with seal

Pass 23 Jan 2023 130,364 miles

Under side heavily coated with under seal

Pass 17 Feb 2022 126,265 miles

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

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Under carriage areas painted

Various under carriage areas corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 124,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,788 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 115,697 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 110,474 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 105,994 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,120 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 101,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 94,095 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,430 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,847 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 78,762 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 71,294 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,749 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 64,749 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 59,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,939 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,294 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split on the ends.

cut in drivers front tyre can not see braid at time of test.

drivers front tyre worn on inner edge, centre 3/4 ok

passengers front tyre worn on outer edge, centre 3/4 ok

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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DC04 TWX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DC04 TWX, 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 DC04 TWX registered?

DC04 TWX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is DC04 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC04 TWX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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