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OX04 DCZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,095 mi
Last recorded112,095 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 DCZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 112,095 miles

All inner wheel arches corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 115,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 113,878 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,760 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 95,148 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer corroding

Pass 18 May 2012 86,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 80,503 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 80,503 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 73,004 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 73,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 57,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 47,027 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 36,199 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2007 36,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OX04 DCZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OX04 DCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OX04 DCZ registered?

OX04 DCZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is OX04 DCZ safe to buy?

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