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MW04 ZYT

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,226 mi
Last recorded145,226 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 ZYT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 145,226 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 142,442 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 135,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 133,582 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 133,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up supporting arm bushes (both) (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 132,058 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 132,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 126,322 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 119,830 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 119,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure at front

Pass 27 Nov 2015 111,785 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 111,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near join at front of rear arch (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,557 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 101,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,729 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 94,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,199 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 85,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 74,968 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 62,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heat shield rattle

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 10 May 2010 62,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield rattle

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 15 May 2009 52,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 42,823 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 31,057 miles

n/s and o/s rear worn on edges but not to cords

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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MW04 ZYT is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW04 ZYT, 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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MW04 ZYT is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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