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RF04 VSP

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,947 mi
Last recorded97,947 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 97,947 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 86,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 60,976 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 50,555 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 44,514 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Both rear tyres perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under body of vehicle covered in mud.

Pass 25 May 2018 42,325 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 37,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 35,489 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 33,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 31,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 29,787 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 26,676 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 24,101 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 21,660 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,269 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 16,795 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 13,329 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 VSP 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 100%.

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 VSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF04 VSP registered?

RF04 VSP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is RF04 VSP safe to buy?

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