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VA53 ATK

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,061 mi
Last recorded111,061 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 ATK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,061 miles

Both headlamps - poor pattern

Fail 18 Jan 2022 111,061 miles

Both headlamps - poor pattern

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 104,018 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect pair (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 104,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (all perished) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect pair (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 97,909 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 89,395 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 81,105 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 71,532 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,904 miles

Both front wipers split on ends

Engine warning light is on

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

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 56,329 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 56,327 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,896 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,990 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 49,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 43,903 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,922 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,385 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,246 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 24,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VA53 ATK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VA53 ATK, 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 VA53 ATK registered?

VA53 ATK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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