CarVerify

Free Car Check

OE04 CVJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,322 mi
Last recorded47,322 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 CVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 47,322 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 43,718 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 41,128 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 37,513 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 36,165 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 34,154 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 30,650 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 30,650 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 27,391 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 27,000 miles

near side rear disc corroded

off side rear disc corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,721 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 25,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 11 May 2010 24,814 miles

strong advise damage to windscreen

wear to n/s/r o/s/r tyres on edges

Pass 11 May 2009 18,370 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 14,537 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 14,536 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 May 2007 11,440 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OE04 CVJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OE04 CVJ, 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

How do I check the history of OE04 CVJ?

You can check the full history of OE04 CVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OE04 CVJ registered?

OE04 CVJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is OE04 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE04 CVJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE04 CVJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OE04 CVJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.