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HK04 ZLN

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,587 mi
Last recorded47,587 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 ZLN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 47,587 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 41,579 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 41,559 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 40,965 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 40,485 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 39,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 38,850 miles

Headlamp patterns vague

Pass 30 Jun 2020 38,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,171 miles

Front ARB link boots perishing

Fail 26 Jun 2019 38,171 miles

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

Front ARB link boots perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,698 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,773 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,616 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,990 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2013 30,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,685 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,666 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,067 miles

front discs slightly worn, rusty & pitted

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,124 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,336 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,538 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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HK04 ZLN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HK04 ZLN, 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 HK04 ZLN registered?

HK04 ZLN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is HK04 ZLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK04 ZLN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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