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EK04 XDH

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,405 mi
Last recorded182,405 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XDH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 182,405 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 182,405 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 173,344 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 173,336 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 165,474 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 153,677 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 153,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 142,136 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 129,066 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 128,923 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 114,612 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 101,477 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,549 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,787 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,009 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,125 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,992 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,895 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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EK04 XDH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK04 XDH, 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 EK04 XDH registered?

EK04 XDH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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