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EA04 UPE

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

193,581 mi
Last recorded193,581 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 UPE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 193,581 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 189,975 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 182,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 175,714 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 170,819 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 158,588 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 154,266 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 145,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 137,748 miles

slight blow on rear exhaust system

Pass 26 Aug 2016 130,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 121,247 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,853 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 105,679 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 105,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 97,916 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 13 Sep 2011 89,340 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 18 Sep 2010 79,691 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 70,822 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut NOT reaching cords

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,822 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut NOT reaching cords

Pass 6 Sep 2008 61,396 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,246 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 UPE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

EA04 UPE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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