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AR04 XXJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,663 mi
Last recorded53,663 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 XXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2025 53,663 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 52,062 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have cracking/splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracking/splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 50,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 50,097 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,898 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,617 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 46,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 43,092 miles

tyres perished

Fail 20 Jun 2017 43,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyres perished

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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AR04 XXJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR04 XXJ, 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 AR04 XXJ registered?

AR04 XXJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AR04 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 XXJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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