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F4 WGN

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,176 mi
Last recorded156,176 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 WGN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 156,176 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top n/s screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 156,154 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 148,503 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 142,649 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 138,072 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 133,706 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 123,960 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 115,797 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,233 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,930 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 100,930 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 100,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr and osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 26 May 2015 100,865 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr and osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 16 May 2014 95,836 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 95,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,501 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 93,501 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Unable to check rear seat belts.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 86,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,614 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wiper split but clearing the screen

Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wiper split but clearing the screen

Pass 12 May 2010 65,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2009 51,878 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 42,489 miles

both front headlamps starting to fade.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,867 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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F4 WGN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F4 WGN, 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 F4 WGN registered?

F4 WGN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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