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AG03 ZVX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,831 mi
Last recorded122,831 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 ZVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 122,831 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 119,074 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,847 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 115,847 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 112,105 miles

both rear tyres now 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 6 Sep 2021 108,114 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,609 miles

Front exhaust has slight blow

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 99,609 miles

Front exhaust has slight blow

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,598 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 90,947 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,129 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,522 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 87,522 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 84,043 miles

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

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

advise plastic sill covers fitted.

full exhaust system is corroded but secure.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,322 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,888 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,529 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,310 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,708 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

various small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,254 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 41,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,339 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 40,276 miles

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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AG03 ZVX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 AG03 ZVX, 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 AG03 ZVX registered?

AG03 ZVX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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