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DU04 SZP

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,158 mi
Last recorded161,158 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 SZP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 161,158 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes cracked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 127,291 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes Cracked (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 127,100 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 109,674 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 109,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 97,749 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 97,742 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,782 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,717 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,657 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,962 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,390 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,667 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2010 47,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,345 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 23,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

cuts in drivers rear tyre can not see braid at time of test.

cuts in passengers front tyre, can not see braid at time pf test. tyre is worn on inner and outer edge below 1.6mm, centre 3/4 ok. advise tyre is changed.

drivers front tyre worn on inner and outer edges below 1.6mm , centre 3/4 ok. advise tyre is changed.

front and rear number plates deteriorated, advise plates are changed.

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 SZP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DU04 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

DU04 SZP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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