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FH04 WFN

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,188 mi
Last recorded154,188 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 WFN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 154,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 148,608 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 143,070 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 135,601 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 128,815 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 123,952 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 119,201 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 111,842 miles

EML light on

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 111,842 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML light on

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suspect front brake pads worn

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,046 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 103,046 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 93,158 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 82,007 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,257 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 60,966 miles

O/S/R Tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 51,202 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,953 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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FH04 WFN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FH04 WFN, 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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FH04 WFN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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