MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,724 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corosion to exhaust system
damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 10mm
dampness to rear shockabsorbers
grease residue around track rod ends
headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
corosion to exhaust system
corosion to rear brake discs
dampness to rear shockabsorbers
n/s/f and rear tyres deteriating
vehicle tested under wet conditions
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
corosion to exhaust system
corosion to rear brake discs
dampness to rear shockabsorbers
n/s/f and rear tyres deteriating
vehicle tested under wet conditions
EML warning light on.
Slight exhaust leak from front off side.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
full brake test not possible due to full time four wheel drive
Front brake disks starting to corrode on inside face.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV04 XEF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 HV04 XEF, 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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How do I check the history of HV04 XEF?
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What year was HV04 XEF registered?
HV04 XEF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2004.
Is HV04 XEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for HV04 XEF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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