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DU04 KGG

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,203 mi
Last recorded148,203 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 148,203 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 148,203 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine mis-firing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 131,486 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 131,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 112,771 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 112,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 95,240 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 95,240 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,658 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,154 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,110 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,211 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 KGG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KGG, 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 KGG registered?

DU04 KGG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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