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A2 SRU

2004 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,001 mi
Last recorded199,001 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 SRU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 199,001 miles

Coil spring corroded Front And Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

GENERAL SUSPENSION CORROSION

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 196,732 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

GENERAL SUSPENSION COMPONENT CORROSION

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 196,654 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIS RAIL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

REAR DIFF MOUNTINGS CORRODED

Pass 12 Mar 2024 194,436 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 191,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 188,315 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 185,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 182,984 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 179,796 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 177,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 177,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 168,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 155,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 140,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 126,224 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

power steering slight leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 108,199 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 108,199 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 90,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,363 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 76,177 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 58,804 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,244 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,296 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,777 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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A2 SRU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A2 SRU, 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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What year was A2 SRU registered?

A2 SRU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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