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RF04 VRT

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,197 mi
Last recorded107,197 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 VRT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 107,197 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both struts badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front door fouling wing and can not be opened fully

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished 215/60 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

dash warning lights glow dim at idle / A/C belt damaged

rear wiper blade defective and washer missing rear screen

Fail 29 Nov 2023 107,197 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both struts badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and others slightly deflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front door fouling wing and can not be opened fully

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished 215/60 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

dash warning lights glow dim at idle / A/C belt damaged

rear wiper blade defective and washer missing rear screen

Pass 4 Nov 2022 103,791 miles

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

advise belt squeak

Fail 4 Nov 2022 103,791 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise belt squeak

Pass 7 Oct 2021 100,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 99,825 miles

Both rear tyres have some deep cuts and are perishing

Front anti roll bar bushes worn causing slight play and side to side movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer has one broken bracket but system is still supported

Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,981 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust bracket detatched

Pass 9 Oct 2017 92,486 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 92,473 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,567 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 88,567 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,414 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 72,049 miles

Child Seats Fitted Nearside Front & Rear

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,049 miles

Child Seats Fitted Nearside Front & Rear

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,353 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,824 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,291 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,957 miles

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 15 Sep 2007 35,252 miles

1. Nsf tyre is worn on outer edge †2. Front brake pads are getting low †3. Rear brake pads are getting low

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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RF04 VRT is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RF04 VRT, 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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What year was RF04 VRT registered?

RF04 VRT is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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