2004 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · RF04 VST
2004 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 85,748 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF04 VST Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2023
- 85,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF04 VST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Subaru Forester (RF04 VST) between July 2007 and July 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2023 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: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
RF04 VST Mileage History
- 19/07/200725,119 mi
- 15/07/200831,693 mi+6,574 mi
- 27/07/200941,451 mi+9,758 mi
- 13/07/201053,094 mi+11,643 mi
- 30/06/201161,411 mi+8,317 mi
- 26/06/201268,934 mi+7,523 mi
- 17/06/201377,672 mi+8,738 mi
- 20/06/201484,114 mi+6,442 mi
- 17/06/201585,181 mi+1,067 mi
- 21/06/201685,548 mi+367 mi
- 21/06/201685,548 mi
- 06/07/202385,748 mi+200 mi
Average of roughly 3,798 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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