CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y7 SFP

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2450cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,278 mi
Last recorded98,278 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 SFP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 98,278 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,586 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 93,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,319 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 88,601 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,738 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 85,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 82,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,244 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y7 SFP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y7 SFP, 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

How do I check the history of Y7 SFP?

You can check the full history of Y7 SFP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y7 SFP registered?

Y7 SFP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is Y7 SFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 SFP shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y7 SFP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y7 SFP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.