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OV04 VJP

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,429 mi
Last recorded170,429 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VJP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 170,429 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 170,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 164,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 161,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 161,592 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CORROSION TO INNER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 157,755 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 157,683 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 147,184 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 142,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,295 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 133,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,135 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 115,388 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 103,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket broken off

Fail 27 Apr 2015 103,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket broken off

Pass 1 May 2014 93,308 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,435 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

n/s/f rollbar link starting play,o/s/f rollbar link cover splitting

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

some items/areas not assessed due to transmission configuration

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,924 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 76,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,477 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,932 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,412 miles

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

front pads appear low

Pass 21 Apr 2007 24,340 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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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OV04 VJP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV04 VJP, 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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OV04 VJP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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