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AO04 FHH

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

194,488 mi
Last recorded194,488 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FHH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 194,488 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 194,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 186,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 178,839 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 170,454 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 167,624 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 166,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 166,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 165,592 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 165,592 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 164,938 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 161,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 159,800 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 159,800 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 154,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 146,599 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 138,750 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 134,438 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 10 May 2011 129,305 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 121,089 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 116,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 93,440 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 68,901 miles

rear wheel bearing noise noticed on brake test,unable to locate which side,no play or roughness found on mot.

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 FHH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO04 FHH, 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 FHH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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