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FL04 WPV

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,485 mi
Last recorded185,485 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 WPV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 185,485 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Low effort offside rear service brake (foot brake)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 173,977 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 172,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases had a repair (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 170,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 166,369 miles

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

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

undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2015 166,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2014 161,707 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 161,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 158,719 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Oct 2012 154,268 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 143,941 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 143,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 117,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front tyre gouge on outer side wall

Pass 1 Jul 2009 86,694 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,611 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,334 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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FL04 WPV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FL04 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

FL04 WPV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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