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EF04 JPY

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,188 mi
Last recorded95,188 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 JPY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2011 95,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 82,412 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 29 Oct 2010 82,412 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment light on

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,766 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 50,958 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,251 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,829 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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EF04 JPY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EF04 JPY, 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 EF04 JPY registered?

EF04 JPY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is EF04 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 JPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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