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YX04 WGK

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,501 mi
Last recorded136,501 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 WGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 136,501 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 136,501 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,067 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 124,926 miles

brake pedal rubber is worn

rear exhaust box front mount is split

screen is chipped and cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,038 miles

engine management light is on

front brake pads are wearing thin

Fail 10 Sep 2015 121,038 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

front brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 23 Jul 2014 109,869 miles

engine management lamp is on, down pipe heat shield is insecure, front antiroll bar mounting bushs are worn.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,391 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,573 miles

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)

Fail 24 May 2011 77,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 26 May 2010 67,578 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 56,817 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 49,628 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,860 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 WGK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGK, 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 WGK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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