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RF04 VSA

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

158,910 mi
Last recorded158,910 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 158,910 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 149,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 138,115 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 123,876 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 117,688 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box rubbers splitting/cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 114,739 miles

Both headlights deteriorating reducing light output, but not yet excessive.

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 109,660 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 103,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 98,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 92,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 87,172 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 80,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 74,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 May 2012 67,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2012 67,544 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 53,104 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 45,836 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 45,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 38,466 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 38,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,140 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 VSA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RF04 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

RF04 VSA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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