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CA04 RKF

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

156,808 mi
Last recorded156,808 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 RKF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 156,808 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 155,325 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake backplates corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 155,325 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake backplates corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 150,351 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2022 150,351 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 143,351 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 143,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 138,366 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 130,476 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 130,476 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 122,786 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 122,786 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 116,492 miles

Oil leak from driveshaft oil seals

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and deterioated

Fail 23 Jan 2017 116,492 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from driveshaft oil seals

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and deterioated

Pass 18 Feb 2016 110,871 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 110,371 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 103,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s head lamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2015 103,556 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s head lamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2014 97,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 97,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,067 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 91,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,914 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 81,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,075 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,255 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,578 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,498 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,984 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 RKF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CA04 RKF, 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 RKF registered?

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

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