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DV04 ZZD

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,509 mi
Last recorded69,509 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 ZZD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,509 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,302 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 65,302 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,763 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 62,763 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 59,486 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,716 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2014 51,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,647 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 39,239 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 39,239 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 32,478 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 25,093 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 18,901 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 13,424 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 8,143 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 ZZD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV04 ZZD, 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 DV04 ZZD registered?

DV04 ZZD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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