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WF04 UMA

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

129,689 mi
Last recorded129,689 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 UMA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 129,689 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 129,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 122,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 117,461 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 113,679 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 113,679 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 108,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 105,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 99,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 93,433 miles

Nearside Front inner and outer edge of tyre close to cord being exposed

Offside Front inner and outer edge of tyre close to cords being exposed

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,745 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel tyre valve perished cracked

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to inner cords

Fail 27 Apr 2017 87,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link broken (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel tyre valve perished cracked

Pass 4 May 2016 79,194 miles

offside and nearside headlamps outer lenses crazed

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,883 miles

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,584 miles

nearside rear brake pads on minimum

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge smooth close to inner cords

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,250 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,382 miles

Front wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively.

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,391 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,485 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,981 miles

front pads worn

Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,089 miles

front brake pads getting low

spare wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 10 May 2007 23,192 miles

Offside Front 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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WF04 UMA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WF04 UMA, 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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WF04 UMA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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