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DY04 VXX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,612 mi
Last recorded138,612 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 VXX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 138,612 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 131,354 miles

engine managment light on

tow ball not fitted at test

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2016 131,352 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

tow ball not fitted at test

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 121,323 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 24 Oct 2014 121,323 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,358 miles

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Oct 2013 112,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Oct 2012 105,544 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion in places

slight blow on front exhaust section (no2 cat)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 101,129 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,925 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,549 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 74,104 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,436 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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DY04 VXX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY04 VXX, 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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DY04 VXX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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