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DP04 EKY

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,089 mi
Last recorded131,089 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP04 EKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 131,089 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 127,359 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 124,578 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 120,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,361 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,900 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 107,971 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,964 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,082 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,786 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 79,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,122 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,077 miles

front wiper blades split

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,611 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,812 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,815 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 61,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,351 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 May 2008 50,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2008 50,659 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 39,863 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 39,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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DP04 EKY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DP04 EKY, 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 DP04 EKY registered?

DP04 EKY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for DP04 EKY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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