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YX04 WFU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,151 mi
Last recorded116,151 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 116,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 108,136 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 102,114 miles

both rear brake pipes front joint slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 95,311 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Advise replacement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded innerwing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear suspension corroded

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 86,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 79,993 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 72,261 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,261 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heatshield rattles

offside front tyre slightly cracking on sidewall

rear number plate light came on when closed the boot

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,167 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise check and possable replace on front brake discs

new brake pads noisey on old brake discs

Fail 26 Jan 2010 48,029 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyres cracked in treads and on sidewalls.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Feb 2009 36,792 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2008 34,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 29,993 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 4 May 2007 22,278 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 WFU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YX04 WFU, 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 WFU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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