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H9 HHB

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

81,109 mi
Last recorded81,109 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 HHB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 81,109 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 79,297 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,456 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 75,359 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 73,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Unable to fully inspect front brake pads.

Pass 4 Jun 2021 70,452 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 68,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 62,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 62,461 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,312 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,389 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,069 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,380 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,176 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,134 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,633 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,466 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,777 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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H9 HHB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 H9 HHB, 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 H9 HHB registered?

H9 HHB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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