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DL04 FNS

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,373 mi
Last recorded142,373 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 FNS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 142,373 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 142,242 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 142,137 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 142,055 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 140,922 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 140,201 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 140,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 140,077 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 139,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 139,532 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 139,512 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 138,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 138,476 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 137,835 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 137,142 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 137,142 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 110,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 93,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 78,490 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 78,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,314 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 61,314 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,768 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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DL04 FNS is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DL04 FNS, 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 DL04 FNS registered?

DL04 FNS is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is DL04 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL04 FNS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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