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AJ04 XEB

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

49,200 mi
Last recorded49,200 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XEB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 49,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 49,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 48,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 38,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside in hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 25,019 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 14,595 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 2,859 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 2,858 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 2,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 2,855 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 2,854 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 2,853 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 2,852 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 2,851 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 2,842 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 2,828 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 2,787 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 2,742 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 2,306 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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AJ04 XEB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AJ04 XEB, 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 AJ04 XEB registered?

AJ04 XEB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is AJ04 XEB safe to buy?

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