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EA04 VAK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

201,694 mi
Last recorded201,694 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 VAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 201,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear toe arm bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 194,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 189,918 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 182,340 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 177,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 172,455 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 167,979 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 163,140 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 158,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 154,688 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 151,201 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 141,966 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 128,905 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 115,125 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 102,489 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 90,592 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 81,522 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 71,934 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 58,561 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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EA04 VAK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA04 VAK, 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 EA04 VAK registered?

EA04 VAK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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