2004 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · A12 CBY
2004 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 136,837 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A12 CBY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 136,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A12 CBY Mileage History
- 12/05/2022132,049 mi
- 12/05/2023134,101 mi+2,052 mi
- 16/05/2024135,811 mi+1,710 mi
- 21/05/2025136,837 mi+1,026 mi
Average of roughly 1,583 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
A12 CBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Subaru Forester (A12 CBY) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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