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FD04 XKP

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,908 mi
Last recorded103,908 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 XKP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 103,908 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 103,904 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 98,284 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has advanced corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms neerside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 98,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened steering rack mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and offside rear mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has advanced corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms neerside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 92,446 miles

Nearside Front Chassis brace corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Differential bracket mounting corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 91,437 miles

Nearside Front minor corrosion of suspension brace

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear minor corrosion of rear axle support cross member mount

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion of rear sub frame and suspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,945 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear cross member mount bracket corroded not likely to fail at this stage

Fail 31 Jan 2022 90,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear cross member mount bracket corroded not likely to fail at this stage

Pass 11 Jan 2021 87,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 83,359 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,612 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,509 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 73,509 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,789 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2017 69,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,944 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 64,944 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,107 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,993 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 41,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,060 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,035 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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FD04 XKP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FD04 XKP, 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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FD04 XKP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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