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YR04 LJU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,978 mi
Last recorded78,978 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 LJU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,978 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 78,978 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust correded

n/s/f cv boot damp

o/s bumper washer jet missimg

rear suspension noise

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,689 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding slight

o/s/f washer jet bumper missing

wiper front split

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,634 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 70,541 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,811 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 65,811 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs lipped

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,845 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 53,812 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

replace all wipers

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,812 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

replace all wipers

Pass 11 Feb 2008 48,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,975 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 LJU 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 66.7%.

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 LJU, 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 YR04 LJU registered?

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

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