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FE04 PLV

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

189,427 mi
Last recorded189,427 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 PLV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 189,427 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 189,427 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 187,357 miles

heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 4 Oct 2022 184,204 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 29 Sep 2021 182,631 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 182,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 178,946 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 178,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 171,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 171,025 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 162,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 154,318 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 146,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 138,766 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 130,480 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 121,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 121,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 112,100 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 111,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 102,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 92,030 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,226 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 80,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,129 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PLV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple 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 FE04 PLV, 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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FE04 PLV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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