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FL04 WOY

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,816 mi
Last recorded130,816 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 WOY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 130,816 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 127,777 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,857 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 114,681 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 21 Sep 2015 108,315 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 102,865 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 99,803 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear offside diff rubber mount in a poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2013 99,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear offside diff rubber mount in a poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2012 94,629 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 94,626 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

dirty underside vehicle.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 89,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,276 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 80,276 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,001 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,488 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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FL04 WOY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 FL04 WOY, 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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What year was FL04 WOY registered?

FL04 WOY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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