MOT Status
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111,092 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various others corroded and covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hanger corroded from system (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH have several deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Headlamp washers not working
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Under carriage corroded and covered in dirt
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70R15 96T (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture LEAKING (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various others corroded and covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hanger corroded from system (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH have several deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Headlamp washers not working
Under carriage corroded and covered in dirt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp washers not working
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH heavily perished, cracking and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under carriage corroded and dirty
Both headlamp washers not working
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under carriage corroded and dirty
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp washers not working
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing center tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under carriage corroded and dirty
Both headlamp washers not working
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All Four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Under carriage corroded and dirty
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp washers not working
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All Four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Under carriage corroded and dirty
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All Four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Under carriage dirty
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All Four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Under carriage dirty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
off-side rear tyre worn too 3mm
Both rear tyres perished
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside rear tyre perished and tread low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FC04 VLU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FC04 VLU, 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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FC04 VLU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 March 2004.
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