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AF04 FWW

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,592 mi
Last recorded123,592 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FWW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 123,592 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 123,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 118,993 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 113,394 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 110,602 miles

front subframe slight corrosion starting

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2021 106,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 103,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,168 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,364 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 60,954 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,777 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 53,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 53,282 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009

Rear wscreen wiper blade is split.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,602 miles

Front windscreen damaged but is JUST WITHIN acceptable limitations in zone "A"

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 48,602 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front windscreen damaged but is JUST WITHIN acceptable limitations in zone "A"

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AF04 FWW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF04 FWW, 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 AF04 FWW registered?

AF04 FWW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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