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PX04 VEU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,930 mi
Last recorded143,930 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 VEU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 143,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021
Fail 11 Dec 2020 130,246 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe both sides holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 119,409 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 119,406 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 106,127 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 89,607 miles

Front brake discs are corroded .

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 May 2017 89,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs are corroded .

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2016 72,757 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

both front brake disc backing plates in poor condition but secure

most rear suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

rear suspension components and subframe corroded but not excessively

Fail 23 May 2016 72,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

both front brake disc backing plates in poor condition but secure

most rear suspension bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

rear suspension components and subframe corroded but not excessively

Pass 29 May 2015 58,474 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 57,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion on rear subframe general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 57,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion on rear subframe general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,439 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front number plate cracked

N/S rear light lens cracked

Stone chips in windscreen

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,490 miles

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

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 48,479 miles

air bag light staying on

slight corrosion and wear on brake discs

Fail 9 Feb 2011 44,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

air bag light staying on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,419 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,375 miles

exhaust sections deteriorating

rear heat shield insicure

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,135 miles

both front tyres and n/s rear worn to limit

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,476 miles

o/s front and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,761 miles

corrosion starting on brake discs

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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PX04 VEU 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 72.7%.

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 PX04 VEU, 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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PX04 VEU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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