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KC04 WXB

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,473 mi
Last recorded134,473 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 WXB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 134,473 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 132,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 115,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 112,061 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 112,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 105,896 miles

engine light on

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

o/s rear tyre low on edge's

Fail 4 Mar 2011 105,896 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

o/s rear tyre low on edge's

Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 60,467 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,550 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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KC04 WXB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC04 WXB, 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 KC04 WXB registered?

KC04 WXB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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