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RO04 FHK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,662 mi
Last recorded94,662 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 94,662 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 85,108 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,664 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 74,919 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,936 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,685 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 70,549 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,671 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 58,519 miles

Engine k light on

Pass 17 May 2011 53,829 miles

Engine k light on

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,885 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 44,765 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,962 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 FHK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

RO04 FHK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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