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EO04 RYU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,145 mi
Last recorded105,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 RYU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 105,145 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 105,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 104,141 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 104,141 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 102,960 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 102,604 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 101,141 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 101,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 96,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,496 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 94,496 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,333 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,493 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 81,493 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,996 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 75,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,790 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 61,790 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,165 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,642 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,515 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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EO04 RYU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EO04 RYU, 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 EO04 RYU registered?

EO04 RYU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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