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VK04 AHA

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,368 mi
Last recorded190,368 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 AHA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 190,368 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 190,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 157,741 miles

advise both rear brake pipes not replaced

Fail 20 Feb 2018 157,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joiner gesket (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 122,149 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 116,027 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 105,558 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Outside Edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 100,438 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,197 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,744 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,301 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,592 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 48,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,838 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 35,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 23,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,623 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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VK04 AHA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK04 AHA, 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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VK04 AHA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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