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DG04 MXR

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,676 mi
Last recorded113,676 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 113,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,426 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 110,905 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,573 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 109,571 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to oil leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Due to excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 106,895 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 106,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 103,191 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,496 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 94,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,019 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,135 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 75,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,604 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,947 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 61,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,647 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,444 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,073 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,355 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,206 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 MXR 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 81%.

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

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