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RF04 VRY

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,258 mi
Last recorded97,258 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 VRY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2025 97,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside VERY Rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,001 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 93,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 87,689 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 87,689 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,199 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r inner wheel arch starting to rust

Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,996 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,961 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 74,852 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 70,324 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyres have age related cracks

Pass 12 Apr 2016
Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,989 miles

both front tyres getting low.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,674 miles

front brake didcs and pads in poor condition.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,878 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,472 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear registration plate in poor condition.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 52,343 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear registration plate in poor condition.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,176 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,389 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 28,712 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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RF04 VRY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRY, 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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RF04 VRY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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