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VO04 VOG

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,334 mi
Last recorded112,334 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 VOG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 112,334 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 105,542 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 99,683 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,047 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 96,039 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,751 miles

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

Front exhaust blow

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,923 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 77,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and coroding (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 77,560 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and coroding (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,986 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,067 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,106 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,995 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges (advise tracking)

lip on front brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,223 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 41,552 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,891 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

slight corrosion on rear exhaust bracket

Pass 24 Jan 2009 32,071 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,139 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,274 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 23,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VOG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO04 VOG, 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 VOG registered?

VO04 VOG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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