2004 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · VU04 KUV
2004 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 105,347 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2020.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU04 KUV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2019
- 105,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU04 KUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Subaru Forester (VU04 KUV) between July 2007 and January 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 January 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
VU04 KUV Mileage History
- 23/07/200720,984 mi
- 20/05/200823,212 mi+2,228 mi
- 13/05/200929,400 mi+6,188 mi
- 19/05/201034,548 mi+5,148 mi
- 30/09/201037,158 mi+2,610 mi
- 30/09/201037,158 mi
- 13/09/201143,272 mi+6,114 mi
- 06/09/201249,005 mi+5,733 mi
- 17/09/201359,641 mi+10,636 mi
- 19/09/201467,682 mi+8,041 mi
- 19/09/201467,682 mi
- 24/09/201575,409 mi+7,727 mi
- 30/09/201686,505 mi+11,096 mi
- 18/10/201687,132 mi+627 mi
- 16/10/201798,865 mi+11,733 mi
- 03/01/2019105,347 mi+6,482 mi
Average of roughly 7,368 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L Engines)Serious
The 2.5L EJ25 engine in the SG XT is prone to external coolant and oil leaks from the head gaskets, eventually leading to overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant leaks and exhaust leaks as a recurring failure area on this generation.
- Self-Levelling Suspension (SLS) FailureModerate
The original rear struts leak and sag over time, leaving the rear of the SG sitting low, especially when towing or loaded. Suspension is a leading MOT failure area on this generation, and genuine OEM SLS parts are expensive in the UK.
- Rear Subframe and Mounting Point CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe and its suspension mounting points, often before the body panels look especially rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if ignored.
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