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FE04 SSX

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,824 mi
Last recorded132,824 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 SSX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 132,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads difficult to access (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded/bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2020 132,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads difficult to access (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded/bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2019 121,568 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 2 Jul 2018 115,792 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,994 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 105,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced d bush shackle (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,250 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,498 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust mounting corroded through

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,306 miles

Exhaust system corroroed

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,519 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 61,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre worn very low edges of tread

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,497 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,837 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,828 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,696 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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FE04 SSX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE04 SSX, 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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FE04 SSX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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