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VN04 CFD

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,303 mi
Last recorded123,303 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 CFD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 123,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 118,955 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of fuel tank undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 118,878 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at side of fuel tank undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,769 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 106,295 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,854 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 92,372 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,171 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,442 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,765 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,732 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,261 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,210 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,250 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,758 miles

Front Brake Discs Badly Lipped On Inner Edge

Play In Nearside Front Antiroll Bar Drop Link

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,112 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,187 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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VN04 CFD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VN04 CFD, 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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VN04 CFD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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