CarVerify

Free Car Check

VA04 AKJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,518 mi
Last recorded153,518 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 AKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 153,518 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre is worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside also tyres are perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 137,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

headlamp image poor

Pass 22 Jul 2014 125,320 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 125,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 121,886 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear exhaust box corroded support

Fail 23 Jul 2013 121,886 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear exhaust box corroded support

Pass 19 Jul 2012 114,701 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 103,553 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 103,553 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,392 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 89,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 75,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 30 May 2008 60,296 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 46,890 miles

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

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

osf tyre balding on inside edge

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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VA04 AKJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA04 AKJ, 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

How do I check the history of VA04 AKJ?

You can check the full history of VA04 AKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VA04 AKJ registered?

VA04 AKJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is VA04 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 AKJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA04 AKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VA04 AKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.