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DV04 VOC

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

152,107 mi
Last recorded152,107 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 VOC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 152,107 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 149,722 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 148,861 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 127,828 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,858 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,396 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,806 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 88,057 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 81,542 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,007 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,989 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 62,989 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,662 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,712 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,824 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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DV04 VOC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 DV04 VOC, 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 DV04 VOC registered?

DV04 VOC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is DV04 VOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV04 VOC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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