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YD04 MBX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,272 mi
Last recorded96,272 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 MBX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 96,272 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 85,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,153 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,167 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,211 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 41,849 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,631 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,853 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 31,849 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,755 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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YD04 MBX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YD04 MBX, 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 YD04 MBX registered?

YD04 MBX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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