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E3 DDD

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,133 mi
Last recorded95,133 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 DDD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 95,133 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 95,073 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition zone b (3.2 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 86,420 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,336 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 73,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 73,888 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 72,505 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,863 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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E3 DDD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E3 DDD, 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 E3 DDD registered?

E3 DDD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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