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DV04 VOG

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,043 mi
Last recorded145,043 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 VOG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 145,043 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s/ rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 140,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

Fail 8 Oct 2020 140,192 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp broken and loose at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

Pass 10 Oct 2019 135,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil mist or steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake back plates rusty but secure

plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

Pass 15 Oct 2018 130,151 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil mist around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 125,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 120,159 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,186 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 112,615 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering pipe leaking slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2015 112,615 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering pipe leaking slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,654 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 107,654 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 102,307 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust system support corroded and detactched but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 27 Apr 2012 98,154 miles

clutch pedal rubber anti-slip insecure.

o/s front window will not go down.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 98,154 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber anti-slip insecure.

o/s front window will not go down.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,105 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 91,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,301 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,127 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 VOG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DV04 VOG, 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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DV04 VOG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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