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RF04 VSV

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,410 mi
Last recorded168,410 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 VSV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 168,410 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 158,199 miles

Both front tyres worn seriously on inner edges 215/60/16

Fail 27 Nov 2017 158,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both front tyres worn seriously on inner edges 215/60/16

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 149,839 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 141,043 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 130,998 miles

n/s front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

o/s front and o/s rear tyre treads bald on inner edges, but no cords exposed

Pass 22 Nov 2013 121,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn out on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2013 121,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads appear to be getting low

offside rear tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 110,917 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 110,917 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 98,622 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 85,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,582 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 72,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,957 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VSV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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