MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
knocking from front
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
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)
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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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