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FL04 WOR

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,155 mi
Last recorded117,155 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 WOR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 117,155 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 113,880 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 109,464 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 104,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 98,672 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,618 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 88,768 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 2 Nails ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 83,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 78,482 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 78,219 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,422 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 74,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,405 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,440 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,661 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 60,659 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,079 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 56,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2011 46,536 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,751 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 35,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,402 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,681 miles

brake fluid level low

nearside rear tyre close on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,540 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

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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FL04 WOR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL04 WOR, 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 FL04 WOR registered?

FL04 WOR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is FL04 WOR safe to buy?

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