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YX04 WGP

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,580 mi
Last recorded153,580 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 153,580 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 153,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 142,452 miles

Offside Rear sill damaged but not seriously weakened

offside rear brake pipes coated in underseal unanble to assess

Pass 28 Jul 2016 131,188 miles

rear brake pipes covered at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,616 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 124,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear ride height too low possible incorrect shockers fitted

Fail 27 May 2015 124,085 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 116,320 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front seat frames slightly corroded

both front-rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear lower wheel arches/rear bumper mountings corroded

nearside front tyre worn off on outer edge and has slight damage to outer side wall

Fail 28 May 2014 116,065 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front seat frames slightly corroded

both front-rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear lower wheel arches/rear bumper mountings corroded

nearside front tyre worn off on outer edge and has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2013 108,190 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 108,189 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 95,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front wiper split

play in both front drop links

Fail 15 Jun 2012 95,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managemant lamp on

o/s front wiper split

play in both front drop links

Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,626 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 84,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,939 miles

front nearside brake binding slightly.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,667 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,736 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 WGP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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