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FL04 WOX

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

192,926 mi
Last recorded192,926 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 WOX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 192,926 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 180,920 miles

front exhaust deteriorating with small leak

Pass 14 May 2015 171,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 171,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 157,457 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 157,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 144,447 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 144,447 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 134,383 miles

Airbag light on.

Engine management light on.

Exhaust bracket detached towards rear of vehicle.

Stone chips to windscreen in places.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 134,383 miles

Airbag light on.

Engine management light on.

Exhaust bracket detached towards rear of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stone chips to windscreen in places.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 122,590 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 122,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 110,949 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 110,949 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,991 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 96,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,733 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 26 Mar 2008 76,733 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,489 miles

front wipers

slight dampness around rear diff

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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FL04 WOX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FL04 WOX, 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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FL04 WOX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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