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KL04 CMU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,308 mi
Last recorded117,308 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL04 CMU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,328 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 95,838 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))

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 23 Nov 2021 90,648 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,928 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 83,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 77,824 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 72,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 67,809 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split

Offside Front brake slightly binding

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 64,059 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 20 May 2014 60,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing uneven

rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2013 56,181 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,182 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,187 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,365 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,281 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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KL04 CMU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KL04 CMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL04 CMU registered?

KL04 CMU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is KL04 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL04 CMU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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