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FY04 ECX

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,253 mi
Last recorded111,253 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 ECX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 111,253 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 111,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 106,274 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 106,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,901 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 91,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 91,992 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 79,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,901 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,966 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 47,674 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,882 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 27,246 miles

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

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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FY04 ECX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY04 ECX, 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 FY04 ECX registered?

FY04 ECX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is FY04 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 ECX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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