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ET04 WTY

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,851 mi
Last recorded170,851 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 WTY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 170,851 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers/undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 1 Feb 2023 164,297 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 164,297 miles

Emissions not tested not tested because of exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 156,690 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 156,690 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is approaching limit on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 146,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is approaching limit on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 128,956 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 125,441 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 116,993 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lip on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lip on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,157 miles

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

O/s/r tyre worn low

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 108,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 8 Jun 2015 98,808 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 98,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 89,815 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Fail 9 Jul 2014 89,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,523 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

N/s/f tyre worn to limit

O/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,420 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,533 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,973 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 37,325 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,672 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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ET04 WTY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ET04 WTY, 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 ET04 WTY registered?

ET04 WTY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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