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WV04 DXC

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,299 mi
Last recorded175,299 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 DXC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 175,299 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 175,297 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 170,884 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 162,753 miles

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))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 162,753 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 156,222 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 140,731 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 138,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 128,231 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,764 miles

offside front wheel bearing starting too get noisy

Pass 23 Sep 2011 104,103 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,346 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 29 Sep 2009 85,934 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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,465 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,207 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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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.

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