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HY04 LCZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,419 mi
Last recorded191,419 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 LCZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 191,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all short sections of exposed steel pipe slightly corroded. Those at rear are a borderline pass. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 191,417 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all short sections of exposed steel pipe slightly corroded. Those at rear are a borderline pass. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 185,815 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 185,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 179,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 169,552 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 161,323 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 154,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 144,760 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 134,149 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 121,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 105,379 miles

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)

oil level close to minimum

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,302 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 87,302 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 69,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,202 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,047 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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HY04 LCZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HY04 LCZ, 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 HY04 LCZ registered?

HY04 LCZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for HY04 LCZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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