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VO04 VRM

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,129 mi
Last recorded127,129 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 VRM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2019 127,129 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,378 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 114,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 112,016 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 100,512 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 100,512 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 92,115 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 84,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2013 84,397 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 77,407 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 77,407 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,127 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 71,127 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,694 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,434 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,834 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,976 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 VRM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

VO04 VRM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is VO04 VRM safe to buy?

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