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EF04 JRV

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,107 mi
Last recorded118,107 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 JRV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 118,107 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,026 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 109,026 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,026 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 85,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 72,231 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 72,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 61,034 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 61,034 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,091 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 48,091 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,965 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 34,965 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,616 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Mar 2014 19,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2013 18,219 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 17,348 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 16,082 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 15,107 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 13,412 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,644 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,429 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 JRV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

EF04 JRV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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