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WH04 VHR

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,846 mi
Last recorded131,846 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 VHR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 131,846 miles

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

age related corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2026 131,822 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 131,266 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 128,850 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 126,268 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 122,349 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 112,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 102,570 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2017 91,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside additional side repeater inoperative

Fail 22 Apr 2017 90,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 83,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,215 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 66,116 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 66,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WH04 VHR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WH04 VHR, 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 WH04 VHR registered?

WH04 VHR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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