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DU04 KFZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,534 mi
Last recorded143,534 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 KFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 143,534 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 143,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 135,963 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 130,641 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 130,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

both front wipers poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2018 124,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 116,466 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 107,765 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 107,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 100,496 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 94,319 miles

advise front screen chipped

Pass 7 Jan 2014 85,984 miles

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,693 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,554 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,063 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 62,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,304 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 49,867 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,024 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 41,024 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,530 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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DU04 KFZ 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 76.2%.

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 DU04 KFZ, 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 DU04 KFZ registered?

DU04 KFZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for DU04 KFZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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