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YL04 ZFM

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,025 mi
Last recorded116,025 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 ZFM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 116,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 111,195 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 111,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,620 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 87,063 miles

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

Offside 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 12 Mar 2012 77,910 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,331 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,109 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,565 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,667 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,198 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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YL04 ZFM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YL04 ZFM, 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 YL04 ZFM registered?

YL04 ZFM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is YL04 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL04 ZFM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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