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R10 DWP

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,959 mi
Last recorded104,959 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 DWP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber showing signs of oil leakage.

Offside Front Headlamp lens faded and dull.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 94,849 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 94,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 89,429 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS WORN AND DUST COVERS PERISHED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN AND CRACKING.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,429 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS WORN AND DUST COVERS PERISHED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN AND CRACKING.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,870 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front tyres getting low on tread

Offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Slight oil leak around sump bung

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,563 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,986 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,544 miles

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

Front wipers deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,203 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,871 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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R10 DWP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R10 DWP, 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 R10 DWP registered?

R10 DWP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is R10 DWP safe to buy?

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