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CE04 VGR

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,151 mi
Last recorded177,151 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VGR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 177,151 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 5. ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 177,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Down to wear indicator indicators, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Almost down to wear indicator markers, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 5. ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 172,055 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 2. ()

Fail 3 Dec 2019 172,054 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 2. ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 163,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn,both, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper damaged,

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on number 1. ()

Fail 3 Dec 2018 163,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by lower arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn,both, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bumper damaged,

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on number 1. ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 154,786 miles

Advise brake check

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipes rusty,advise change pipes.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 143,257 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 143,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect try clean lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect try clean lens (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 131,109 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 130,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 117,652 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 104,655 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 91,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 81,992 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,737 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 72,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,370 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CE04 VGR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CE04 VGR, 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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CE04 VGR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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