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FE04 PNK

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,058 mi
Last recorded130,058 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 PNK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,058 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 130,052 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 103,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,720 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 83,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 82,181 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 82,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 May 2017 80,922 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 78,385 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 75,353 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 70,035 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 65,187 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 58,333 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 53,249 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 53,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 47,311 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 39,300 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 39,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2008 32,190 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 25,035 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 PNK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PNK, 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 PNK registered?

FE04 PNK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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