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AF54 ZRJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,198 mi
Last recorded128,198 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ZRJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 128,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section starting to fracture and leak slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 128,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section starting to fracture and leak slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 120,675 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 120,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,967 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 108,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,841 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 102,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 99,228 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 94,662 miles

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,662 miles

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,698 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,319 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,888 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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AF54 ZRJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AF54 ZRJ, 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 AF54 ZRJ registered?

AF54 ZRJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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