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EA04 UPC

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,104 mi
Last recorded159,104 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 UPC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 159,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 147,564 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 137,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 127,304 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 116,875 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 116,875 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,380 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 98,062 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 84,401 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,222 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,040 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,571 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 61,571 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 57,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,237 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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EA04 UPC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA04 UPC, 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 EA04 UPC registered?

EA04 UPC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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