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HY04 LBK

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

97,050 mi
Last recorded97,050 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 LBK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 97,050 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 91,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to cat join! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 85,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/cat join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,775 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,742 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,407 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 67,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2019 61,582 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,430 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both fronts worn inner and outer edges

both rear anti roll bar linkage has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,946 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,772 miles

noisy rear brakes

rear number plate poor

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,152 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,610 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,104 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,439 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,752 miles

washer bottle leaking

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

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)

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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HY04 LBK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HY04 LBK, 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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HY04 LBK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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