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VO04 VRE

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear after union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 62,909 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,637 miles

One rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,609 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 52,441 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,930 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,969 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,391 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,949 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,619 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 VRE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

VO04 VRE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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