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VO04 VPF

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,680 mi
Last recorded119,680 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 VPF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 119,680 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 119,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,740 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 111,734 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 98,225 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 79,250 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 79,250 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 70,471 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 62,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,084 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 42,633 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,755 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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VO04 VPF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

VO04 VPF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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The MOT history for VO04 VPF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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