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EJ04 TYS

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,078 mi
Last recorded103,078 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 TYS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 103,078 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 103,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower under sill section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,642 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,990 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,647 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 86,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,741 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,844 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,618 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,870 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,603 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,192 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,831 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 24,087 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 8,511 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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EJ04 TYS is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EJ04 TYS, 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 EJ04 TYS registered?

EJ04 TYS is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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