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SY04 UCR

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,385 mi
Last recorded124,385 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 UCR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 124,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear connection (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake pipes have protective coatings full inspection not possible

Fail 3 Nov 2017 124,384 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear connection (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake pipes have protective coatings full inspection not possible

Pass 3 Nov 2016 120,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From junction box (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 120,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From junction box (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 117,985 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 117,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 111,631 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 101,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 101,436 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 95,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light corrosion on rear brake pipes

rear exhaust bracket broken (corroded)

slight play in front ARB bushes

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,856 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,310 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 74,310 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,040 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,724 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 42,037 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,037 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,268 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 UCR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY04 UCR, 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 SY04 UCR registered?

SY04 UCR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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