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YV04 FGM

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,588 mi
Last recorded144,588 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FGM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 144,588 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 144,585 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold, front joint, centre joint, & rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from rear joint to flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 121,653 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,064 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,478 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to o/s/rear light unit(shows NO white light).

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,271 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,351 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,886 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,803 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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YV04 FGM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FGM, 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 FGM registered?

YV04 FGM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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