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LG04 YGC

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,821 mi
Last recorded140,821 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 140,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 139,944 miles

damage to nearside of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 14 Aug 2018 139,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by nsr inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 123,820 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,287 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 100,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 100,585 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 92,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 85,055 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 85,044 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

N/S Headlamp Washer cover missing

Pass 21 May 2012 78,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlight Washer Broken (Not Working)

Fail 3 May 2011 69,849 miles

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 69,849 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 49,801 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 40,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,761 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 30,761 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YGC 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 72.2%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

LG04 YGC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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