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YV04 FCL

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,828 mi
Last recorded178,828 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FCL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 178,828 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 175,158 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 171,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 171,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested x2 (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 168,406 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 166,667 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 166,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 164,287 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 162,827 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 160,937 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 160,934 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 157,444 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 152,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 150,586 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 May 2016 150,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 148,368 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 148,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 141,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 118,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 92,924 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 68,114 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 63,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 52,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,674 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,487 miles

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

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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YV04 FCL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YV04 FCL, 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 YV04 FCL registered?

YV04 FCL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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