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FV04 AYW

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,594 mi
Last recorded108,594 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 AYW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2019 108,594 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills, floorpan and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 104,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 101,873 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 98,829 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 98,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,392 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,519 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,261 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,291 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,929 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 48,168 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,077 miles

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

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

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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FV04 AYW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV04 AYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 AYW registered?

FV04 AYW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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