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BJ54 JZF

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,305 mi
Last recorded166,305 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JZF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 166,305 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 162,520 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 162,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 161,237 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre very low on edges- advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer drive - shaft gaiter has grease around it - but no visible leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

suspect wear in offside rear wheel bearing - unable to confirm due to drag on axle - advise investigate

Pass 10 Dec 2016 153,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f outer CV boot weeping grease

plastic trim covering outer sills

slight corrosion o/s/r lower sill/lip

Fail 7 Dec 2016 153,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f outer CV boot weeping grease

plastic trim covering outer sills

slight corrosion o/s/r lower sill/lip

Pass 7 Dec 2015 147,189 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 142,839 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 142,827 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 133,288 miles

Corrosion to both front macpherson strut bodies

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

General corrosion to subframes and components

O/s/r tyre weraing unevenly and worn close to limits

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs

Some uneven wear to both front tyres

Temporary repair to rear exhaust to pass emission

Weap o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 11 Jun 2013 133,288 miles

Corrosion to both front macpherson strut bodies

General corrosion to subframes and components

O/s/r tyre weraing unevenly and worn close to limits

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs

Some uneven wear to both front tyres

Temporary repair to rear exhaust to pass emission

Weap o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 6 Jun 2012 117,317 miles

General corrosion to rear subframes and components

O/s/r tyre wearing unevenly, close to limits inner edge

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Some general corrosion to all brake hose ferules

Some wear to front brake discs

Some wear to n/s/f antiroll bar link

Wipers poor operation

Pass 22 Jun 2011 100,213 miles

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

knocking from front

Fail 14 Jun 2011 99,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

knocking from front

Pass 10 Jun 2010 84,043 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,755 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,382 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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BJ54 JZF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ54 JZF, 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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BJ54 JZF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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