MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
brake pedal anti slip damaged but not insecure
brake pedal rubber damaged but not insecure
brake pedal anti slip worn
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
brake pedal anti slip damaged but not insecure
exhaust middle section corroded
front tyres worn to excess and perished
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
exhaust middle section corroded
front tyres worn to excess and perished
exhaust middle section corroded
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
front brake discs corroded and worn
front brake pads worn to excess
front and rear tyres worn to excess
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RF04 VSG safe to buy?
The MOT history for RF04 VSG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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