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HV04 PPK

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,418 mi
Last recorded167,418 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2023 167,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

rear subframe rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2022 158,988 miles

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

Nearside Dip beam slightly dim

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 150,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 150,585 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/outrigger corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 139,529 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 128,413 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 128,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 116,509 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 109,665 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring slightly fouling inner arch area

Offside Front tyre valve stem slight cracking/perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 103,202 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,412 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 91,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,594 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,826 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 73,760 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 61,359 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 61,359 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,467 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,880 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,688 miles

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

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

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

very muddy under vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,659 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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HV04 PPK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PPK, 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 PPK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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