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DU04 XUV

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,688 mi
Last recorded128,688 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 128,688 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 116,603 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 112,598 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,369 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 104,364 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 95,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 87,474 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 87,474 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 76,251 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

outer exhaust corrosion slight

Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,666 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,930 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,758 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 XUV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

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

Is DU04 XUV safe to buy?

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