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WX04 ZKU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,362 mi
Last recorded72,362 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 ZKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,362 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 72,362 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 rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both very deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn almost to cords in the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 63,405 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 45,916 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 45,916 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,239 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 24,336 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 24,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,112 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,081 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 15,255 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,247 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 12,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 12,204 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 10,862 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,868 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 6,621 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 ZKU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX04 ZKU, 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 WX04 ZKU registered?

WX04 ZKU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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The MOT history for WX04 ZKU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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