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OO03 DGM

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,849 mi
Last recorded72,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 DGM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2020 72,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 69,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,891 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 60,506 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,497 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,550 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,938 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 52,218 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,218 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 50,638 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 46,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs scored

rear discs scored

Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,177 miles

front discs scored

rear discs pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,239 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 35,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,031 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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OO03 DGM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OO03 DGM, 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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OO03 DGM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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