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M21 AVS

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,463 mi
Last recorded152,463 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 AVS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 152,463 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 147,463 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 145,832 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 145,209 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 140,702 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 137,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 134,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 128,360 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 128,333 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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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M21 AVS is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M21 AVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M21 AVS registered?

M21 AVS is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is M21 AVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 AVS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M21 AVS have outstanding finance?

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