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CA04 RHJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,019 mi
Last recorded136,019 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 RHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 136,019 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 136,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 125,237 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 114,069 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,051 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 101,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 85,861 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2016 75,782 miles

under trays fited

Pass 18 May 2015 64,424 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 64,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2014 56,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 50,184 miles

all four tyres are cracking in the outer sidewalls

Pass 28 May 2012 43,727 miles

advise front discs worn and pitted

advise front inner pads worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,505 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,426 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,083 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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CA04 RHJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CA04 RHJ, 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 CA04 RHJ registered?

CA04 RHJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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