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DG04 KSZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,684 mi
Last recorded85,684 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 KSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 85,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Fail 1 May 2018 85,684 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,881 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 82,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,459 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,675 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,812 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 69,809 miles

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 64,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,440 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 57,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,787 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 51,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,212 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,133 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 33,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,728 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,039 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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DG04 KSZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG04 KSZ, 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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DG04 KSZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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