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DV04 ZYX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,781 mi
Last recorded145,781 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 ZYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 145,781 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 138,977 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 134,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 130,486 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2014 124,892 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 124,892 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 119,559 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn but still functional

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2012 113,979 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 113,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 109,447 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 104,400 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 104,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 97,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 75,133 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 53,537 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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DV04 ZYX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV04 ZYX, 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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DV04 ZYX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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