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EF04 KOH

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,386 mi
Last recorded106,386 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 KOH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 106,386 miles

front anti roll bar links are worn and gators are split

Pass 28 Jun 2014 96,509 miles

front antiroll bar links are worn, headlamp patterns are poor.

Fail 28 Jun 2014 96,509 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front antiroll bar links are worn, headlamp patterns are poor.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 86,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 86,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,812 miles

front pads low

Fail 3 Jul 2012 74,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front pads low

Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,323 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 64,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,286 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,720 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 28,720 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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EF04 KOH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF04 KOH, 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 EF04 KOH registered?

EF04 KOH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is EF04 KOH safe to buy?

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