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VU04 KUV

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,347 mi
Last recorded105,347 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 KUV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,865 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,132 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2016 86,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake pads,not fully visible to ascertain wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension heavy corrosion

Rear wheels,both slight bind

advise condition of both headlamp lenses

exhaust system ,heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion to front hubs.

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,682 miles

exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 67,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,005 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,272 miles

front discs poor on inner faces

front pads low

Fail 30 Sep 2010 37,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,158 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 34,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 29,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 23,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,984 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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VU04 KUV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU04 KUV, 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 VU04 KUV registered?

VU04 KUV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is VU04 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 KUV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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