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OY04 EKK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,225 mi
Last recorded153,225 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 EKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 153,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 139,165 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 138,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 129,800 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 119,790 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 110,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 110,663 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,054 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,468 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,781 miles

Front wiper blades split

Pass 10 Apr 2010 38,923 miles

advise front noplate in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,072 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,369 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,536 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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OY04 EKK 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 OY04 EKK, 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 OY04 EKK registered?

OY04 EKK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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