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RF04 VSC

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,807 mi
Last recorded141,807 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 141,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 123,130 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 123,130 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 109,239 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,067 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 80,854 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,834 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 65,423 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,287 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2010 42,509 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 34,169 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 34,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,646 miles

deep cut nsr tyre inner shoulder area

Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,333 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 VSC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

RF04 VSC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is RF04 VSC safe to buy?

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