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FC04 UOJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,224 mi
Last recorded158,224 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 UOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 158,224 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 158,224 miles

Offside Front o/s/front brake disc metal shield corroded away

Fail 12 Mar 2019 158,223 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front o/s/front brake disc metal shield corroded away

Pass 6 Mar 2018 152,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 145,207 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn bad----

Offside Rear brake back plate outer trim corroded- coming adrift----

Offside Rear outer anti roll bar metal bracket corrosion started---

Fail 13 Mar 2017 145,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking rear to near side and rear to off side brake pipes are leaking---vehicle must not be driven on the road--- (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn bad----

Offside Rear brake back plate outer trim corroded- coming adrift----

Offside Rear outer anti roll bar metal bracket corrosion started---

Pass 17 Feb 2016 140,316 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 140,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 132,698 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 121,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 121,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 111,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear brake back plate is damp

Pass 27 Apr 2012 101,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2011 94,869 miles

2x front to rear brake pipes has corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2010 93,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,050 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 90,837 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 79,057 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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FC04 UOJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FC04 UOJ, 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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FC04 UOJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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