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MM53 CWR

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,025 mi
Last recorded146,025 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 CWR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 146,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 141,090 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 136,013 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 130,547 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 128,591 miles

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

Nearside and offside outers sills have covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 128,589 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside outers sills have covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 122,101 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 117,026 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 104,428 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,678 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 92,678 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger on backbox (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,990 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 68,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,037 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,696 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,651 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2012 49,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,238 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre inner edge slightly scrubbed

Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre both edges slightly scrubbed

offside front tyre inner edge slightly scrubbed

Pass 11 Dec 2006 19,246 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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MM53 CWR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MM53 CWR, 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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MM53 CWR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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