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WP04 KFR

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,249 mi
Last recorded141,249 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 KFR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 141,249 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear diff arm bushes worn

Fail 8 Nov 2019 141,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear diff arm bushes worn

Tracking check

Pass 14 Nov 2018 133,336 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

signs of coolant leak

Fail 14 Nov 2018 133,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

signs of coolant leak

Pass 8 Sep 2017 127,248 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has deep cuts in tread but not to cords

engine management light on

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,009 miles

chip in screen

hand brake travel long

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 88,156 miles

N/S/R tyre worn low on inner edge .

O/S/R trailing arm front bush split .

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,166 miles

osr trailing arm bush split

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,277 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge .

O/S/R lower trailing arm chassis bush split but not resulting in excessive movement .

Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,318 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 70,318 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,280 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,422 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,050 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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WP04 KFR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 WP04 KFR, 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 WP04 KFR registered?

WP04 KFR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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