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LG04 ULC

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,954 mi
Last recorded199,954 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 ULC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2022 199,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish across tread

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish across tread

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish across tread

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish across tread

Pass 12 Aug 2021 193,313 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 185,608 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 170,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 170,674 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 164,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 152,340 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jul 2016 137,698 miles

front tyres bald inner edges

o/s rear tyre nearly bald inner edge

slight exhauxt blow from rear silencer

Pass 17 Jul 2015 126,851 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Possible exhaust blow from the front end but unable to see due to under trays fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 126,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Possible exhaust blow from the front end but unable to see due to under trays fitted

Unable to check rear wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 117,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 117,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 112,947 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 112,947 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 101,758 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 101,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pedal rubber starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,843 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 29 Jan 2009 70,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,595 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 43,831 miles

both front tyre treads low at edges

Fail 23 Feb 2007 43,831 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre treads low at edges

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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LG04 ULC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LG04 ULC, 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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LG04 ULC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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