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LT04 RDZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,766 mi
Last recorded105,766 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 RDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,766 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 105,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,327 miles

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2016 94,327 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low slight (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,954 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 81,954 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,887 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,943 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,366 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,941 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,280 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 8,970 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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LT04 RDZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RDZ, 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 LT04 RDZ registered?

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

Is LT04 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT04 RDZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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