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PX04 VFY

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,908 mi
Last recorded116,908 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 116,908 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 114,983 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,591 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 107,591 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 102,503 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60x16 on2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60x16 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 96,987 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 94,003 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 93,993 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,372 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 78,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 71,880 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 67,958 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 63,903 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 63,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,643 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 50,467 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,353 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,638 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)

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 VFY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PX04 VFY, 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 PX04 VFY registered?

PX04 VFY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is PX04 VFY safe to buy?

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