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RF04 VST

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,748 mi
Last recorded85,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 85,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 85,548 miles

Front tyre side walls cracked

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,548 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyre side walls cracked

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,114 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,934 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,411 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2010 53,094 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,451 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,693 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,119 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 VST is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

RF04 VST is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is RF04 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF04 VST shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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