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WK04 AAP

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,589 mi
Last recorded100,589 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 AAP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 100,589 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 100,521 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides, split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 96,805 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 93,048 miles

sill covers

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 92,872 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,912 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,525 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,250 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 81,783 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,948 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 69,189 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 60,663 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 53,039 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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WK04 AAP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WK04 AAP, 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 WK04 AAP registered?

WK04 AAP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for WK04 AAP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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