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OW04 CCV

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,354 mi
Last recorded144,354 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 CCV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 144,354 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))

Pass 28 May 2024 139,810 miles

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

Rear rear seat not tested as stuff in way x3

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 136,007 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 132,757 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 132,757 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Catalytic Converters Rattling Internally

Pass 1 Apr 2021 128,935 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 112,916 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 105,387 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 97,224 miles

EML stays on

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,374 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 82,862 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 82,862 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 74,498 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2012 70,203 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,342 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,310 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,192 miles

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)

rodent has chewed the foam on bonnet stay

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,539 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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OW04 CCV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OW04 CCV, 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 OW04 CCV registered?

OW04 CCV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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