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RO04 FGP

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

117,784 mi
Last recorded117,784 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FGP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 117,784 miles

CORROSION AT REAR

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 116,502 miles

Corrosion at rear

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 113,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at the connector block (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam around mounting bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 113,599 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at the connector block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam around mounting bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 111,269 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 107,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 105,550 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 102,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 97,131 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 91,832 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,561 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,519 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,328 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 62,302 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,813 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 45,706 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,314 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 29,710 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,792 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 16,600 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 13,589 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 FGP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red 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 RO04 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

RO04 FGP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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