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RF04 VSG

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,490 mi
Last recorded154,490 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 154,490 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 147,929 miles

brake pedal anti slip damaged but not insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2018 147,170 miles

brake pedal rubber damaged but not insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2017 145,953 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 24 Nov 2017 145,940 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various places (7.1.2)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 3 Dec 2016 144,686 miles

brake pedal anti slip damaged but not insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2015 141,874 miles

exhaust middle section corroded

front tyres worn to excess and perished

Fail 23 Nov 2015 141,859 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust middle section corroded

front tyres worn to excess and perished

Pass 23 Dec 2014 128,858 miles

exhaust middle section corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2014 128,822 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust middle section corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 118,474 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn to excess

Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,961 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,014 miles

front and rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,788 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,049 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,124 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 47,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VSG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

RF04 VSG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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