MOT Status
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103,908 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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)
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
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
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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)
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)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front tyres wearing slightly on edges
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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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