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VU04 EHR

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,059 mi
Last recorded70,059 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 EHR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,059 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 65,244 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 65,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 50,659 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 36,781 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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VU04 EHR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU04 EHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 EHR registered?

VU04 EHR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is VU04 EHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 EHR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU04 EHR have outstanding finance?

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