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DN04 FHG

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,296 mi
Last recorded166,296 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 FHG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 166,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 166,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 165,239 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 156,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 146,107 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 146,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 136,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 122,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 106,526 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 94,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 79,399 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 79,167 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,329 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 33,993 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 33,993 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DN04 FHG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN04 FHG, 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 DN04 FHG registered?

DN04 FHG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is DN04 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN04 FHG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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