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RD04 ZUC

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,669 mi
Last recorded78,669 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD04 ZUC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 78,669 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,705 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Both front tyres on 3mm

Chips in windscreen

Front "U" frame slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 74,676 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Both front tyres on 3mm

Chips in windscreen

Front "U" frame slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,323 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Both trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Front number pate cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 70,247 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 67,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 64,737 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 63,958 miles

Chips in "B" Zone of windscreen

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

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F Tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,158 miles

Nearside Front brake pads low

chip in screen

Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,530 miles

Windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Jan 2018 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r18 95w (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Jan 2017 56,303 miles

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 56,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger broken (7.1.1)

Front number plate cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 52,380 miles

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 52,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front number plate cracked

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 45,537 miles

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 41,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2013 41,589 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2012 38,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F tyre close to limit and worn on edges

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,793 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,606 miles

Front brake discs rusty on inner surface

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 32,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs rusty on inner surface

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,247 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,705 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE

Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,860 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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RD04 ZUC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RD04 ZUC, 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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RD04 ZUC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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