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DN04 MMX

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,437 mi
Last recorded122,437 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 MMX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 122,437 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 122,437 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 115,233 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2015 108,542 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 108,474 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 104,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,130 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 90,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,328 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 82,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 72,674 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,688 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 61,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

front tyres bold on both edges

o/s rear tyre bold edges

Pass 20 Jun 2007 48,510 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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DN04 MMX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN04 MMX, 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 DN04 MMX registered?

DN04 MMX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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