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DG04 MXS

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,375 mi
Last recorded142,375 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 142,375 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 142,372 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 123,282 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 104,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 85,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,123 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,294 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 MXS is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MXS, 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 DG04 MXS registered?

DG04 MXS is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is DG04 MXS safe to buy?

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