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KH04 ULW

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,457 mi
Last recorded156,457 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH04 ULW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 156,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 149,695 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 149,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 148,179 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 148,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 138,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 138,702 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 129,862 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 129,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bracket broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 119,759 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Seats Folded Down at Time of Test, Seatbelts Not Tested

Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,168 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 115,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 May 2016 109,732 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 104,076 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 100,623 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 92,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 92,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 86,494 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 86,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/s front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

O/s front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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

Pass 11 May 2011 79,811 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,581 miles

Clutch pedal rubber badly worn.

N/S engine undertray fixing u/s.

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Slight play in O/S/F anti-roll-bar link arm top joint.

Underside of vehicle caked in dry mud.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 73,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Clutch pedal rubber badly worn.

N/S engine undertray fixing u/s.

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Slight play in O/S/F anti-roll-bar link arm top joint.

Underside of vehicle caked in dry mud.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 65,134 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 57,304 miles

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Suspect rear brake pads approx.90% worn.

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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KH04 ULW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KH04 ULW, 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 KH04 ULW registered?

KH04 ULW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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