MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under body and all under body components corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Underbody has corrosion
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Underbody has surface corrosion
Corrosion to various areas, suspension components and general components but not excessive
Exhaust corroded and front heat shield rattling
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake pads wearing thin
Nearside rear seatbelt buckle button damaged but still operational
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust hanger missing but system still supported.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
General underside corrosion to suspension components.
Nearside Rear Seat belt receiver damaged but still working.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mount broken but exhaust is secure and baffles loose
Minor corrosion rear suspension area
Nearside rear seatbelt release buckle deteriorated but operation ok
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear tyre has cuts and minor perishing to inner sidewalls but not exposing cords and ply
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mount broken but exhaust is secure and baffles loose
Minor corrosion rear suspension area
Nearside rear seatbelt release buckle deteriorated but operation ok
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear tyre has cuts and minor perishing to inner sidewalls but not exposing cords and ply
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre perishing on inner and outer sidewalls but not exposing ply or cords
Nearside rear seat belt stalk button deteriated but functions correctly.
Offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front wiper blades smear slightly
nsr seat belt buckle plastic broken(working ok)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front wiper blades smear slightly
nsr seat belt buckle plastic broken(working ok)
NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON DAMAGE BUT STILL WORKES
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Both front tyres showing signs of wear on outter edges.
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VA04 PVZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 VA04 PVZ, 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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VA04 PVZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 August 2004.
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