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VO04 FZZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,096 mi
Last recorded150,096 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 FZZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 150,096 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 132,625 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 132,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 112,779 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,767 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 90,695 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 83,487 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 82,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,229 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,942 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 64,942 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,734 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 54,734 miles

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

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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VO04 FZZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO04 FZZ, 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 VO04 FZZ registered?

VO04 FZZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is VO04 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO04 FZZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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