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FE04 PKY

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,472 mi
Last recorded80,472 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 PKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 80,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 76,207 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 72,765 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 68,757 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 65,831 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 62,383 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 62,383 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,794 miles

advise on condition of front and rear number plates recommend replacement

Fail 11 Mar 2020 59,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advise on condition of front and rear number plates recommend replacement

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,085 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,038 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 45,109 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,171 miles

Nearside Rear tire sidewalls perished

headlamp washers inoperative

under trays obscuring the view of some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2016 41,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tire sidewalls perished

headlamp washers inoperative

under trays obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,428 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washers in operative

Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,828 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,177 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,843 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 35,861 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 33,230 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,091 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,982 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,198 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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FE04 PKY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FE04 PKY, 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 FE04 PKY registered?

FE04 PKY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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