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MH04 FKM

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,604 mi
Last recorded154,604 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 FKM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 154,604 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at junction box O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside headlamp washer jet damaged but still operational

Offside mirror case damaged but no sharp edges exposed

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

wet brake test with decelorometer

Pass 2 Mar 2017 133,555 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 117,708 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,544 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,135 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 94,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,094 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,580 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 70,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,171 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 53,858 miles

both sides rear brake pads worn to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays mutch of vehicle underside not visable

Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,664 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,965 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 27,701 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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MH04 FKM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MH04 FKM, 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 MH04 FKM registered?

MH04 FKM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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The MOT history for MH04 FKM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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