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WX04 ZKA

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,905 mi
Last recorded67,905 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 ZKA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 67,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 62,382 miles

Front Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre tread worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link arm upper ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread slightly low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer mounting broken

Fail 5 Aug 2025 62,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut mounting tower holed and badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front tyre tread worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link arm upper ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread slightly low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer mounting broken

Pass 15 Jul 2024 57,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,154 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,316 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 43,418 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 43,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,919 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,516 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,281 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,791 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,197 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,478 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,039 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,411 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,791 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,134 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,325 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,475 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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WX04 ZKA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WX04 ZKA, 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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WX04 ZKA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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