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FH04 WGG

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,134 mi
Last recorded112,134 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 WGG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 112,134 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 112,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 104,537 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 104,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 96,397 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 89,510 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 89,510 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,736 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 84,736 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,963 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 77,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,842 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,465 miles

Front discs corroded

Rear axle bushs warn

Rear trailing arm bushs warn

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2018 64,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front discs corroded

Rear axle bushs warn

Rear trailing arm bushs warn

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2017 61,084 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Last box on front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear axle leaking oil from drive shaft joint

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join on back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear axle surport bracket

Fail 13 Apr 2016 57,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join on back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear axle surport bracket

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,431 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 41,515 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,997 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,337 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 26,256 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,424 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 WGG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FH04 WGG, 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 FH04 WGG registered?

FH04 WGG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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