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AO04 FHF

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,893 mi
Last recorded158,893 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FHF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 158,893 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 147,580 miles

exhaust corroded

front antiroll bar d bushes worn

Pass 2 May 2014 136,143 miles

both headlights have product on lense but not effecting beam image

front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 1 May 2014 136,143 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,857 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 120,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

215/60 x 16

Brake fluid level low

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Apr 2012 101,869 miles

215/60 x 16 Rear tyres treading out slightly inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2012 101,867 miles

Nearside Front 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)

215/60 x 16 Rear tyres treading out slightly inner edges

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,920 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 91,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,641 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

offside front tyre worn low.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,986 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,657 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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AO04 FHF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO04 FHF, 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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AO04 FHF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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