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RO04 FGV

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

144,089 mi
Last recorded144,089 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FGV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 144,089 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 135,902 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 125,482 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 116,755 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,400 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 106,593 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,600 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,429 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,838 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 99,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,737 miles

Rear silencer mount broken

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,768 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,281 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,009 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,767 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,048 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,493 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 FGV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO04 FGV registered?

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

Is RO04 FGV safe to buy?

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