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EK04 XDT

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,240 mi
Last recorded162,240 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XDT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 162,240 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 148,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 144,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 136,262 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 136,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 123,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 114,282 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 109,395 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 105,363 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,042 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,604 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 87,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,089 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,788 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,858 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,180 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 59,377 miles

All four tyres starting to perish/deteriorate.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 59,377 miles

All four tyres starting to perish/deteriorate.

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.

Fail 9 Feb 2011 53,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,699 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,067 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,746 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on eged

Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,113 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,453 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 XDT is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 XDT, 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 XDT registered?

EK04 XDT is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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