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RO04 FGK

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

192,829 mi
Last recorded192,829 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 192,829 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 177,867 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 169,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 163,263 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts and subframe slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts and N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 163,092 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working X 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts and subframe slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts and N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 161,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 151,362 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 143,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 130,939 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 118,430 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 107,068 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,974 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,540 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,231 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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RO04 FGK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RO04 FGK, 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 RO04 FGK registered?

RO04 FGK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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