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VRU 7

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,532 mi
Last recorded150,532 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRU 7
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 150,532 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2024 145,793 miles

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 30 Oct 2023 144,173 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 141,943 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 138,431 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre low on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 135,336 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 133,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 128,623 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener & charger ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 123,978 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 123,978 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 117,024 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 108,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 103,439 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges

Front pads wearing low

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,963 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 86,755 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 81,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 81,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,160 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outter edge

spare tyre fitted to n/s/f on steel rim(same size tyre)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,815 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,591 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,643 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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VRU 7 is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VRU 7, 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 VRU 7 registered?

VRU 7 is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is VRU 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRU 7 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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