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VN04 XCF

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

162,275 mi
Last recorded162,275 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 XCF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 162,275 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch, shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle - sills, arches, subframes

Fail 13 Nov 2024 162,275 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses misted (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch, shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))

corrosion underside vehicle - sills, arches, subframes

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS/02 sensor wiring touching driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 158,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 157,828 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing ...centre belt second stalk(unable to lift seat base) (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ...both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced ...both brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oxygen sensor cable chafing on offside front driveshaft

rearward exhaust hanger fractured

Pass 17 Oct 2022 149,275 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 143,641 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 134,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 124,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 112,330 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 102,503 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 22 Sep 2016 93,601 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,695 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,688 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,785 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,183 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,882 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 49,985 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 43,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,945 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,979 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 XCF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XCF, 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 XCF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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