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FC04 VLU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,092 mi
Last recorded111,092 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 VLU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 111,092 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 111,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 109,925 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 108,928 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 108,921 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 107,252 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 107,251 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 105,615 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 105,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,055 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,985 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,692 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,305 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,187 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 94,187 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,227 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,653 miles

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

off-side rear tyre worn too 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,014 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,317 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished and tread low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,402 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,527 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,553 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,030 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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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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What year was FC04 VLU registered?

FC04 VLU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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