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V4 PYR

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

189,553 mi
Last recorded189,553 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 PYR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 189,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 189,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 188,222 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 185,771 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 183,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 179,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 174,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 171,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 165,817 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 165,817 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 160,400 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 155,318 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 151,790 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 143,754 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 134,130 miles

Exhaust rear section near end of life

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

Slight play o/s front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 30 Jan 2013 134,130 miles

Exhaust rear section near end of life

Slight play o/s front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 14 Feb 2012 124,939 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 124,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 113,777 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 95,119 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2010 95,119 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2009 85,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

Fail 18 May 2009 85,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

Fail 10 Apr 2008 69,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise anti slip pad on brake pedal worn slightly

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 69,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise anti slip pad on brake pedal worn slightly

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,795 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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V4 PYR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V4 PYR, 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 V4 PYR registered?

V4 PYR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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