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FV04 VUA

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,772 mi
Last recorded101,772 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VUA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 101,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 97,128 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 91,682 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 81,284 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,595 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 69,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,744 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 48,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 May 2012 48,538 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,013 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 41,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,252 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 24,481 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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FV04 VUA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VUA, 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 FV04 VUA registered?

FV04 VUA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 June 2004.

Is FV04 VUA safe to buy?

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