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VA04 YBG

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,376 mi
Last recorded85,376 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 YBG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,376 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,326 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2023 85,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all chassis and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2023 85,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all chassis and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,117 miles

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 84,963 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,398 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 84,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 83,724 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,188 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,980 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,929 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,178 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 56,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,434 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 51,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,876 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,072 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 31,681 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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VA04 YBG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YBG, 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 VA04 YBG registered?

VA04 YBG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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