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LG04 ULJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,699 mi
Last recorded41,699 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 41,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 41,699 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,767 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 24,767 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 23,221 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 21,712 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 21,712 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,915 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,851 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,897 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,541 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Aug 2008 11,939 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 11,939 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 9,293 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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LG04 ULJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG04 ULJ, 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 LG04 ULJ registered?

LG04 ULJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is LG04 ULJ safe to buy?

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