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PA04 MVV

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,790 mi
Last recorded152,790 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 152,790 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 152,698 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength round shocker area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength round shocker area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured broken off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 141,706 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 133,696 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,450 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 125,282 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 119,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 113,946 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 99,472 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear silencer bracket broken but secure

Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,146 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 95,146 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,245 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,245 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,109 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,036 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,812 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 MVV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MVV, 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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PA04 MVV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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