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FP04 USL

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

72,305 mi
Last recorded72,305 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 USL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 72,305 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 72,273 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 65,210 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 58,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 55,407 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 52,727 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 49,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 48,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 43,720 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,099 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,361 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,391 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,449 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 27,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,214 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,758 miles

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,713 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 18,206 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,297 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 7,401 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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FP04 USL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FP04 USL, 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 FP04 USL registered?

FP04 USL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is FP04 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 USL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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