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RK04 POH

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,687 mi
Last recorded110,687 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 POH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,687 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 100,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

dampness to offside and nearside steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2018 100,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

dampness to offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,421 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 8 Nov 2017 98,421 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,144 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,761 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,278 miles

dampness to power steering rack.both sides

Fail 25 Sep 2014 86,278 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

dampness to power steering rack.both sides

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,014 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,598 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,288 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 13,690 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 5,921 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 POH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 POH, 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 POH registered?

RK04 POH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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