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FP54 RVN

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,341 mi
Last recorded117,341 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 RVN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 117,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Sep 2019 109,997 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes o/s/r

Fail 11 Sep 2019 109,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Corrosion to brake pipes o/s/r

Pass 12 Sep 2018 102,251 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 102,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,096 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 97,088 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,476 miles

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

advise cant see brake pads clearly wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,851 miles

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

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

advise cant see brake pads clearly wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,207 miles

advise cant see brake pads clearly ok on brake tester

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,455 miles

advise slight splits in sidewalls on n/s/f and n/s/r tyres no cords showing time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,232 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,373 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,391 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,981 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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FP54 RVN 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 FP54 RVN, 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 FP54 RVN registered?

FP54 RVN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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