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KD04 FFW

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,351 mi
Last recorded158,351 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD04 FFW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 158,351 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 153,901 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 153,901 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish headlight units opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 149,577 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

advise both front headlights to be polished on mot limit for pattern

Pass 16 Jan 2019 142,128 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 135,687 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 127,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 118,927 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 108,935 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 97,875 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 86,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,679 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,012 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,438 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,465 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,002 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 39,773 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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KD04 FFW 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 82.4%.

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 KD04 FFW, 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 KD04 FFW registered?

KD04 FFW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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