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RK04 MXC

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,178 mi
Last recorded83,178 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 MXC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 83,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 81,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar mounting brackets corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2023 76,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 74,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 72,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 68,837 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 65,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,080 miles

o/s/r shock soft

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,940 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,629 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,387 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,843 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,597 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,733 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,257 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,629 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 19,628 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,820 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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RK04 MXC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RK04 MXC, 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 RK04 MXC registered?

RK04 MXC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 August 2004.

Is RK04 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 MXC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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