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MB04 LRF

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,040 mi
Last recorded153,040 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 LRF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 153,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 147,619 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 147,616 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 140,065 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 136,602 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 128,670 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 117,860 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 106,357 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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MB04 LRF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MB04 LRF, 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 MB04 LRF registered?

MB04 LRF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is MB04 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB04 LRF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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