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VO54 ORY

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,537 mi
Last recorded114,537 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 ORY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 114,537 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 114,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 111,512 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 107,039 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 101,493 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded / support hangers heavily corroded / becoming weak in structure / back box becoming pourouce / weak in structure

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2017 98,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 94,070 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,686 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,821 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 75,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,505 miles

Child seats fitted to nearside rear & offside rear-unable to fully check adult belts.

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,312 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,671 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,599 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,347 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,420 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,279 miles

front brake pads getting low

near side front tyre low on tread

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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VO54 ORY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VO54 ORY, 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 VO54 ORY registered?

VO54 ORY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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