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2004 SUBARU FORESTER
General Information
- Registration SW04WVJ
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 157,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine pin hole in oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- all rear suspension arms corroded
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both of (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,327 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- n/s/f brake bind
- all rear suspension bushes worn [cracked]
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,113 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018 9 Jun 202620 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,999 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,008 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 9 Jun 202615 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 119,112 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 9 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 110,108 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,008 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,401 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
14 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 93,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,560 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011 9 Jun 202615 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,514 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 9 Jun 202615 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,912 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2009 9 Jun 202626 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,730 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2008 9 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW04WVJ was registered on 2004-07-30
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