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VU04 FUV

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,002 mi
Last recorded86,002 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 FUV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 86,002 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2025 81,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,170 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 71,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,076 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,328 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 52,503 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,233 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,233 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 39,841 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,628 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,515 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 FUV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VU04 FUV, 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 VU04 FUV registered?

VU04 FUV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is VU04 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 FUV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU04 FUV have outstanding finance?

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