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SY04 UCC

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,703 mi
Last recorded129,703 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 UCC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shocker mountain area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shocker mountain area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

prop shaft housing carrier corroded and bushes worn

under side corroded and getting soft

Pass 24 Oct 2018 125,964 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise under side has a lot of corrosion and soft in places . side skirts stopping of sills and under trays

Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,221 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 111,201 miles

sills covered

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,528 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

Fail 18 Feb 2015 97,634 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine light on

Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,134 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,789 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,035 miles

Slight exhaust leak at cat.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 42,033 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,245 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 31,862 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,017 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,238 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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SY04 UCC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SY04 UCC, 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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SY04 UCC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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