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PX04 VFK

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,006 mi
Last recorded181,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 VFK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 181,006 miles

brake back plates badly corroded

oil leak from o/s/rear differential

Fail 19 Jun 2017 180,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near rear mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

brake back plates badly corroded

oil leak from o/s/rear differential

Pass 27 Jun 2016 171,493 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 171,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipes brake test not done because of leak (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mounting holed (7.1.2)

both headlamp lens are detreated giving poor pattern

quite a lot of corrosion around rear suspension mounts

test stopped because of brake fluid leak this vehicle is dangerous to drive

Pass 2 Jun 2015 155,740 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 155,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake fliud and power steering oil level both below max

cat unit has been damaged

Pass 19 May 2014 138,222 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 138,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 121,028 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner side

Fail 8 May 2013 121,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn low on inner side

Fail 24 May 2012 104,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

middle section of exhaust not fully supported

Pass 24 May 2012 104,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

middle section of exhaust not fully supported

Pass 20 May 2011 88,817 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 88,817 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 70,689 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,855 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,737 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,815 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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PX04 VFK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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