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EW04 MTF

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,896 mi
Last recorded166,896 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW04 MTF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 166,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 166,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 162,162 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 162,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 160,068 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2020 153,398 miles

Engine under tray fitted limiting view of components

Pass 8 May 2019 139,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,736 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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EW04 MTF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EW04 MTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EW04 MTF registered?

EW04 MTF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 May 2004.

Is EW04 MTF safe to buy?

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