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RK53 LWL

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,987 mi
Last recorded135,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 LWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 135,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 brake disces slightly lipped

Pass 10 Feb 2017 130,027 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)

exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2017 130,027 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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)

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2016 118,185 miles

EML on showing fault to system

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 118,185 miles

EML on showing fault to system

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,435 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 106,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 96,856 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,448 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)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,832 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,563 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,028 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,779 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 31,985 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,557 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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RK53 LWL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK53 LWL, 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 RK53 LWL registered?

RK53 LWL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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