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PA04 MVS

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,484 mi
Last recorded139,484 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 MVS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 139,484 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 139,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 124,172 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 124,150 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2014 121,140 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 110,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 101,587 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,457 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,792 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,705 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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PA04 MVS is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PA04 MVS, 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 PA04 MVS?

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What year was PA04 MVS registered?

PA04 MVS is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is PA04 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA04 MVS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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