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G990 DKB

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,586 mi
Last recorded173,586 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG990 DKB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 173,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 170,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 167,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe / catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 167,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe / catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 162,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 149,752 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 137,354 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 24 Oct 2016 137,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 26 Oct 2015 125,492 miles

1.5 lires oil added prior to emissions test (not showing on dip stick)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 113,437 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,437 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2013 99,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 99,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 72,546 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,302 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 58,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,067 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 38,096 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,627 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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G990 DKB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G990 DKB, 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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G990 DKB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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