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EF04 JSZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,010 mi
Last recorded136,010 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 136,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 130,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 119,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 108,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PAIR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,756 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 79,977 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 79,975 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 76,696 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 71,970 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 67,843 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 63,197 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 63,197 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 57,139 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 51,920 miles

exhaust sections rusted

rear wiper rubber is split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2011 46,446 miles

Corrosion on the rear exhaust mounting

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 40,434 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates are starting to delaminate

Pass 28 May 2009 34,719 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2008 28,933 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 May 2007 21,063 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 JSZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JSZ, 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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EF04 JSZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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