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PL04 PYW

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,244 mi
Last recorded154,244 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 PYW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 154,244 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not reduced

Fail 2 Dec 2025 154,135 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not reduced

Pass 12 Dec 2024 147,882 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2023 142,283 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 133,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 128,077 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 128,077 miles

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

Nearside 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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 120,592 miles

Front tyres have small cuts in tread.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 114,719 miles

Battery clamp missing but battery secure

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 114,719 miles

Battery clamp missing but battery secure

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,692 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 107,692 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

E.m.l. light on.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,124 miles

Battery loose

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 101,124 miles

Battery loose

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,800 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,392 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 91,388 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,427 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 69,199 miles

offside wiper blade slightly torn on edges but still clears windscreen

Pass 16 May 2011 60,457 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 53,114 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 53,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 44,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,792 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,978 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 PYW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 PL04 PYW, 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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PL04 PYW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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