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VA04 PVZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,716 mi
Last recorded136,716 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 PVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2023 136,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 136,555 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 136,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 134,535 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 133,337 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 131,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 128,918 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 121,587 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 108,938 miles

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 108,938 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 93,139 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,418 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,977 miles

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 70,977 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2011 61,086 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTON DAMAGE BUT STILL WORKES

Pass 12 May 2010 47,914 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2009 34,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 22,961 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,407 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear on outter edges.

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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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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