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YH04 CWZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,926 mi
Last recorded154,926 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 CWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 154,926 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 150,164 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 150,164 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 138,311 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 125,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 112,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,786 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,685 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,412 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 57,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,857 miles

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,307 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn (3mm)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,792 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,095 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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YH04 CWZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH04 CWZ, 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 YH04 CWZ registered?

YH04 CWZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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