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FS04 AXE

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

80,827 mi
Last recorded80,827 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS04 AXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 80,827 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 73,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play V.slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav mount ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 72,604 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,413 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 69,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 69,462 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 68,552 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper surface corrosion to wheel arch area

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,622 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and o/s/r (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,270 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,901 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 46,283 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,449 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Nov 2011 37,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,068 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 21,248 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 15,920 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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FS04 AXE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FS04 AXE, 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 FS04 AXE registered?

FS04 AXE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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