2004 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · MH04 TWN
2004 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 79,442 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH04 TWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 79,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH04 TWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Subaru Forester (MH04 TWN) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
MH04 TWN Mileage History
- 26/05/202372,799 mi
- 20/05/202474,971 mi+2,172 mi
- 28/05/202577,384 mi+2,413 mi
- 31/05/202577,385 mi+1 mi
- 26/05/202679,442 mi+2,057 mi
Average of roughly 2,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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