MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil seepage (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid seeping from behind the steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake disk is showing signs of excess heat/binding
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper limit of acceptable corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip within the swept area of the windscreen under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe going through the floor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight oil seepage (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid seeping from behind the steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake disk is showing signs of excess heat/binding
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper limit of acceptable corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip within the swept area of the windscreen under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage around the area of the steering rack union (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
offside front wheel bearing starting too get noisy
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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)
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)
Oil leak
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WV04 DXC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 WV04 DXC, 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 WV04 DXC registered?
WV04 DXC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2004.
Is WV04 DXC safe to buy?
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