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EA04 UPF

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,155 mi
Last recorded68,155 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 UPF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,155 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 65,906 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 63,834 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 61,328 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,123 miles

Rear suspension components have light corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,428 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,954 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,581 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 51,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2012 47,165 miles

Offside Rear 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 23 May 2011 43,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,529 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,649 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,584 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 29,353 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 29,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UPF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UPF, 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 UPF registered?

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

Is EA04 UPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA04 UPF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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