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FY04 LVL

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,256 mi
Last recorded190,256 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 LVL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 190,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 190,256 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 180,437 miles

Both front w/blades starting to split at ends

O/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread

Rear chassis and crossmember areas around suspension mounts and towbar mounts, all starting to get abit of surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2016 173,486 miles

Headlamp lenses in poor condition.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 173,486 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear pipe at joiner. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear pipe at joiner. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Exhaust system generally corroded.

Headlamp lenses in poor condition.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 164,416 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Exhaust rear silencer box getting corroded and union areas also getting abit corroded

Rear chassis areas around suspension arm mounts getting abit corroded

Rear metal b/pipes at O/S/R floor area, getting corroded at ends

Pass 17 Jun 2014 154,762 miles

Both front tyres low on tread and almost ON limits of tread wear

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded at ends at O/S/R

Pass 13 Jun 2013 143,434 miles

Battery abit loose

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

N/S/F outer b/pad appears abit low

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at O/S/R end areas next to susp/arm mount

Pass 3 Jul 2012 134,576 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 134,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 121,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 108,690 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,901 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 82,563 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 66,765 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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FY04 LVL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY04 LVL, 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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FY04 LVL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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