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FP04 URY

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,093 mi
Last recorded115,093 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 URY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 115,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 115,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 105,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 105,040 miles

All position lamps not working on first position of lights (4.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s subframe holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 98,417 miles

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

rear axle front support bracket bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2017 98,395 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

rear axle front support bracket bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,287 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 81,287 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,435 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 61,369 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,044 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,996 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,442 miles

nearside rear tyre inner egde wearing slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,847 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,984 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

offside rear tyre wearing on edges.

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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FP04 URY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FP04 URY, 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 FP04 URY registered?

FP04 URY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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