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LE04 AZW

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

156,893 mi
Last recorded156,893 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 AZW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 156,893 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 156,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 156,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 155,491 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 155,491 miles

Brake performance not tested front and rear (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake bind disc descoulered (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 153,816 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 153,674 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 147,747 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 143,135 miles

nearside headlight lens deteriorating, dull

offside headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Aug 2017 143,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlight lens deteriorating, dull

offside headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Aug 2016 138,462 miles

front pads worn and nearside front sticking

nail in nearside rear tyre inner shoulder

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Aug 2016 138,462 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front pads worn and nearside front sticking

nail in nearside rear tyre inner shoulder

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Jun 2015 137,597 miles

front brake pads wearing down and dragging slightly

front exhaust blow under cladding, advise attention

nail in nearside rear tyre inside shoulder

nearside headlight lens in poor condition

one rear exhaust hanger broken off

Fail 15 Jun 2015 137,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads wearing down and dragging slightly

front exhaust blow under cladding, advise attention

nail in nearside rear tyre inside shoulder

nearside headlight lens in poor condition

one rear exhaust hanger broken off

Fail 20 Jun 2014 134,838 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

one hanger missing on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 20 Jun 2014 134,838 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

one hanger missing on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 22 Jul 2013 130,071 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 120,237 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT DIM...

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT SIDEWALL...

Pass 18 Jul 2011 106,514 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 106,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,771 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 92,755 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,231 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 80,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,521 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 67,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,196 miles

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

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

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

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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LE04 AZW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LE04 AZW, 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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LE04 AZW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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