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DS04 LMM

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,210 mi
Last recorded119,210 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 LMM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills corroded/muddy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/out arche areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear general corrosion to rear suspension component's and subframe

exhaust system corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2024 119,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills corroded/muddy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner/out arche areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear general corrosion to rear suspension component's and subframe

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 100,174 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 100,174 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,949 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear anti role bar mounting are corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bush's perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside sills/arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside off chassis corroded/muddy

Pass 30 Nov 2020 93,024 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 84,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension components corroded

Offside Suspension components corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 75,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension components corroded

Offside Suspension components corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 75,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

All suspension arms, struts, hubs, etc corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust mount corroded & insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear differential mount bushes excessively deteriorated & have excessive play

Rear differential mount corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 68,219 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 64,218 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)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 60,349 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 56,024 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 51,822 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 47,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 47,072 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2011 42,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,504 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,181 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 25,368 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 17,961 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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DS04 LMM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DS04 LMM, 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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DS04 LMM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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