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HS04 FYP

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,167 mi
Last recorded106,167 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 FYP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 106,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 103,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 101,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 101,785 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 98,678 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 96,506 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 94,055 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 94,036 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,036 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,538 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension going rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,707 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2017 85,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under side of vehicle going rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,538 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 74,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 68,813 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,158 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust and mountings in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,742 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,356 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,266 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 28,266 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 21,277 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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HS04 FYP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HS04 FYP, 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 HS04 FYP registered?

HS04 FYP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is HS04 FYP safe to buy?

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