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BJ54 JZG

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,576 mi
Last recorded175,576 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JZG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2019 175,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within area of trailing arm mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within area of trailing arm mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside very dirty

Pass 11 Jan 2018 153,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of repairs which have been done

warning lamp on

Fail 9 Jan 2018 153,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

warning lamp on

Pass 12 Jan 2017 140,117 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 134,912 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside and nearside front (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 125,759 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear axle pivot bushes soft and deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2015 125,759 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear axle pivot bushes soft and deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 114,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 102,117 miles

Advise front brak check.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 102,117 miles

Advise front brak check.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,391 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded at edges.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,791 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres treads getting close to wear bands.

nearside rear tyre soft

Fail 3 Jun 2011 78,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres treads getting close to wear bands.

nearside rear tyre soft

Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,257 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wiper torn at ends

Pass 5 May 2009 49,145 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 49,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 36,089 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,053 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 JZG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc 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 JZG, 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 JZG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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