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V381 RBP

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,448 mi
Last recorded139,448 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV381 RBP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 139,448 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 130,754 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 130,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 114,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 100,233 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split

rear number plate cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2009 100,041 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front inner cv boot split

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2008 85,393 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 85,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front and rear pads getting low

Fail 1 Nov 2007 72,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 72,760 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 68,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 68,050 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 59,556 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 59,553 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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V381 RBP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V381 RBP, 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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V381 RBP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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