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YR04 CBF

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,410 mi
Last recorded130,410 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 CBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 130,410 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 130,410 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 128,966 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 123,116 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 123,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 115,738 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 115,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,421 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,151 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 107,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing and anti roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside outer sills have corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2017 105,329 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 105,328 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside rear inner arches (5.2.6)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,085 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 103,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust catalyst rear flange corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2015 93,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,825 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 84,825 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 78,706 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,398 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,321 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,075 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,701 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 41,697 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,089 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,040 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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YR04 CBF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR04 CBF, 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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YR04 CBF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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