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YX04 WFE

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214,406 mi
Last recorded214,406 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 WFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 214,406 miles

vehicle dirty in side and out side

Fail 10 Aug 2016 214,406 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

vehicle dirty in side and out side

Pass 30 Dec 2014 193,524 miles

windscreen cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2013 175,293 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 175,234 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 155,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise wipers worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 138,680 miles

Slight scrubbing of both front tyre inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2011 138,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight scrubbing of both front tyre inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2010 113,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Some exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,358 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)

Rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,745 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 66,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,824 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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YX04 WFE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YX04 WFE, 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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YX04 WFE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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