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A15 TAO

2004 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,972 mi
Last recorded57,972 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 TAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 57,972 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 57,972 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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A15 TAO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A15 TAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 TAO registered?

A15 TAO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is A15 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 TAO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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