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HF04 WXP

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,535 mi
Last recorded147,535 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 WXP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 147,535 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of off side rear inner wheel arch area quite badly rusting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side and off side rear tyres outer edges bald and close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs inner faces rusting

metal brake pipes into joint box near rear suspension rusting

Fail 15 Jul 2026 147,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of near side rear inner wheel arch area rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of off side rear inner wheel arch area quite badly rusting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side and off side rear tyres outer edges bald and close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs inner faces rusting

metal brake pipes into joint box near rear suspension rusting

Pass 16 May 2025 144,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2025 144,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 142,250 miles

off side and near side front lower swivel boots split

Pass 22 Dec 2022 136,951 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,414 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 127,700 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 123,983 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,519 miles

Both headlamps need lenses polishing

Pass 8 Nov 2016 115,613 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 111,455 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 111,441 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,167 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 99,893 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 93,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 86,201 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 80,520 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 68,416 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,319 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 54,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,755 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,422 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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HF04 WXP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HF04 WXP, 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 HF04 WXP registered?

HF04 WXP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is HF04 WXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 WXP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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