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PL04 PYG

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,478 mi
Last recorded72,478 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 PYG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 72,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 66,760 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,131 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 60,053 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 54,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 50,914 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 50,914 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 48,664 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 47,611 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 45,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 42,793 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 35,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 29,864 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 25,196 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,603 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,151 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,250 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,562 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,347 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,157 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,289 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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PL04 PYG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PL04 PYG, 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

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What year was PL04 PYG registered?

PL04 PYG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for PL04 PYG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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