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RO04 FGN

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

215,632 mi
Last recorded215,632 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 215,632 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area and n/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 201,312 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 201,312 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 188,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 172,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 157,989 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 147,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 132,440 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,988 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 115,983 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 101,492 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 101,492 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,623 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 72,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,495 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 62,308 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 62,308 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 53,609 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,916 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,219 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,643 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,380 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,231 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,077 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 FGN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RO04 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

RO04 FGN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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