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AC04 FNN

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,311 mi
Last recorded159,311 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FNN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 159,311 miles

Front brake pads are low

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 159,309 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads are low

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 142,798 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 140,353 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 135,495 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 130,632 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 122,256 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 122,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 110,810 miles

offside front wheel damaged

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 94,074 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 1 Apr 2010 81,234 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 81,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,198 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,042 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,346 miles

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

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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AC04 FNN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red 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 AC04 FNN, 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 AC04 FNN registered?

AC04 FNN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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