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WA04 YEU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,096 mi
Last recorded183,096 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 YEU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 183,096 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 183,096 miles

Power steering component leaking at rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 180,193 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 180,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 177,059 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 177,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 173,591 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 173,591 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 163,898 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 153,671 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 153,676 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 146,758 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Exhaust mount broken

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 146,758 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Exhaust mount broken

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 135,259 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 129,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 121,235 miles

Nearside 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 111,809 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,600 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,769 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,940 miles

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

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

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

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

lower engine cover fitted

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,438 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,438 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,221 miles

o/s/r. lower front arm outer fixing bent.

Fail 4 Apr 2007 32,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WA04 YEU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WA04 YEU, 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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WA04 YEU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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