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KN04 UVP

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,244 mi
Last recorded168,244 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 UVP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 168,244 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 168,227 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SHOCKABSORBER MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 163,722 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 163,722 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 160,833 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 155,128 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 153,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 153,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 150,540 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 142,755 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 136,119 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 136,119 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 130,679 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 123,283 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 123,283 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,911 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 101,054 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 101,054 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 84,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,109 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,513 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,231 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side front slight wear on outeredge

off side front wear on inner edge

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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KN04 UVP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN04 UVP, 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 KN04 UVP registered?

KN04 UVP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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