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DU04 XUT

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,968 mi
Last recorded80,968 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 XUT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front osf badly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 80,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front osf badly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 70,537 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 68,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,744 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,496 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,738 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 49,605 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 XUT is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

DU04 XUT is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is DU04 XUT safe to buy?

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