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XT04 BAD

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,190 mi
Last recorded198,190 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXT04 BAD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 198,190 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 194,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 188,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 188,443 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 175,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 169,663 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 160,779 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 160,733 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamps need polishing/ both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 155,506 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 155,246 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 27 May 2017 146,025 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 138,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2015 132,413 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 124,682 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 124,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 111,448 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

power steering fluid low

Fail 9 Mar 2012 101,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

power steering fluid low

Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,736 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 84,732 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs very corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 72,971 miles

Slight sideways play at nearside front hub,possibly wear inside steering rack?

Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,028 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,233 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges,front brake pads low and both front brake discs worn.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,699 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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XT04 BAD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XT04 BAD, 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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XT04 BAD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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