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HT04 XFB

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,068 mi
Last recorded158,068 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 XFB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 158,068 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Jul 2013 158,068 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 147,765 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 147,765 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 132,716 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 126,280 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise brake and clutch pedal rubbers replaced

offside front tyre outer sections on 2mm tread depth

Pass 13 Feb 2009 109,059 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 85,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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HT04 XFB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT04 XFB, 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 HT04 XFB registered?

HT04 XFB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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