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T148 DCD

2004 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,850 mi
Last recorded86,850 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 DCD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 86,850 miles

all disc poor

Fail 12 May 2009 86,697 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 May 2008 74,303 miles

both rear antiroll bar link bushes have slight wear

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate font size is questionable

Fail 1 May 2008 74,260 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

both rear antiroll bar link bushes have slight wear

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

rear number plate font size is questionable

Pass 28 Apr 2007 67,258 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 63,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 May 2006 63,948 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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T148 DCD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T148 DCD, 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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T148 DCD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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