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VN04 VSG

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

180,193 mi
Last recorded180,193 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 VSG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2022 180,193 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 180,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 179,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 174,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2018 174,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 166,485 miles

EML on

both front tyres worn outer edges

both rear tyres worn inner edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 159,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jun 2014 151,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 142,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 30 May 2012 135,234 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 120,989 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 111,767 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 103,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,358 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 68,640 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 VSG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN04 VSG registered?

VN04 VSG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for VN04 VSG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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