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DG04 KUP

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,650 mi
Last recorded63,650 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 63,650 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrules very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 63,650 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferrules very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 60,620 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 60,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced component mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 57,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,203 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,254 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 54,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,269 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,306 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 30,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,216 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,682 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,490 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,313 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,611 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 11,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,149 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 KUP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 DG04 KUP, 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 KUP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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