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HV04 FKK

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,105 mi
Last recorded187,105 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 FKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 187,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 177,719 miles

underside poor and rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2025 177,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 172,191 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 172,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 165,603 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 165,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 159,558 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 159,558 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 150,238 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 145,171 miles

Advise rear brake overhaul.

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low and sidewall in poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Poor beam image from both headlamps, lenses are going a little cloudy.

Fail 9 Feb 2019 145,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Advise rear brake overhaul.

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low and sidewall in poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Poor beam image from both headlamps, lenses are going a little cloudy.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 143,677 miles

Poor dipped beam image from both headlamps, lenses are cloudy.

Slight play in both front suspension lower ball joints, also rubber gaiters on ball joints perished and splitting.

Fail 17 Feb 2018 143,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Poor dipped beam image from both headlamps, lenses are cloudy.

Slight play in both front suspension lower ball joints, also rubber gaiters on ball joints perished and splitting.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 141,422 miles

Auxiliary drive belts are worn.

Poor beam image from both headlamps, lenses are cloudy.

Fail 18 Feb 2017 141,422 miles

Emissions not tested no reading at tail pipe. (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Auxiliary drive belts are worn.

Drivers window not working.

Front brake pads are getting low.

Poor beam image from both headlamps, lenses are cloudy.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 139,319 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 136,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 134,912 miles

oil level low

Fail 19 Feb 2014 134,912 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil level low

Fail 17 Apr 2012 131,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 131,595 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 128,750 miles

Engine oil level was very low. Topped up with 2 ltrs of oil.

Movment in nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear bush.

Fail 2 Apr 2011 128,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Advise rear brake inspection as performance is uneven.

Engine oil level was very low. Topped up with 2 ltrs of oil.

Movment in nearside front suspension lower wishbone rear bush.

Underside, under wheel arches and all suspension components are very dirty/muddy. Needs pressure wash.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 111,469 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise brake inspection.....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 6 Apr 2010 111,469 miles

advise brake inspection.....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit.....

wipers smear.....

Fail 15 Apr 2009 95,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate contaminated , advise replacement....

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,492 miles

rear number plate contaminated , advise replacement....

Pass 1 May 2008 78,301 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,998 miles

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

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

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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HV04 FKK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV04 FKK, 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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HV04 FKK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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