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VU04 LRY

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,157 mi
Last recorded118,157 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 118,157 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 116,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 113,318 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 110,458 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 106,713 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,349 miles

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

car under sealed

Fail 26 Nov 2020 103,297 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

car under sealed

Pass 20 Apr 2019 96,087 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 91,873 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 87,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,695 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,041 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,840 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,516 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 44,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2010 33,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,924 miles

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

brake fluid reservoir low

Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,536 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,686 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 LRY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

VU04 LRY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 May 2004.

Is VU04 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 LRY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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