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SW04 UAK

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,952 mi
Last recorded155,952 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 UAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 155,952 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine sump oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2020 149,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 149,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded X 4 at rear joining union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 137,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2019 137,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 128,151 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust shield

Pass 2 May 2017 120,582 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 112,886 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 112,880 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres have surface cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2014 100,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 87,187 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 75,179 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 65,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,021 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,464 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,286 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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SW04 UAK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW04 UAK, 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 SW04 UAK registered?

SW04 UAK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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