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AJ54 GJF

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

161,585 mi
Last recorded161,585 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 GJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 161,585 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 158,878 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 158,872 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle missing all rears, seats folded down (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened most front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 155,991 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 151,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all link rods/ bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.8mm/cracking /small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some have slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 143,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wing liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 140,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens starting to fade

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill and wheel arch liner panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust hitting rear subframe

Pass 1 Aug 2019 134,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 121,383 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,108 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,122 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,589 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,864 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 57,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2011 54,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,919 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

osr tyre showing age related wear

Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,073 miles

OSF & NSF TYRES WORN ON INNER / OUTER EDGES

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,954 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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AJ54 GJF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AJ54 GJF, 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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AJ54 GJF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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