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LT04 LCA

2004 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,395 mi
Last recorded153,395 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 LCA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 153,395 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 153,395 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 140,034 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 130,706 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 122,829 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,512 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 109,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn and has cuts on side wall and perished

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

engine light on

exhaust corroded and monting broken

slight play in both anti roll bars

Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,389 miles

Child seat fitted passenger front

Offsied front wing & door damaged

Rear exhaust Bracket broken

Fail 5 Feb 2016 82,389 miles

Child seat fitted passenger front

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offsied front wing & door damaged

Rear exhaust Bracket broken

Fail 14 Feb 2015 79,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 79,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,557 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,515 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust & support bracket deteriorated

Underside of vehicle dirty

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,943 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,998 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,179 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,184 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,568 miles

Advide nearside front wiper blade split

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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LT04 LCA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT04 LCA, 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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LT04 LCA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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