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EJ04 TYV

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,809 mi
Last recorded99,809 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 TYV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 99,809 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 96,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 93,351 miles

Nearside Front Wearing Outside Edge

Fail 21 Apr 2018 93,351 miles

Nearside Front Wearing Outside Edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,694 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OSR wheel bearing noisey when rotated

both ribbed belts slightly perished

Fail 1 Apr 2017 88,694 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rears (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OSR wheel bearing noisey when rotated

both ribbed belts slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2016 84,682 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 84,682 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 80,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,401 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,549 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,054 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 51,406 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 38,595 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2008 30,205 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,205 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2007 22,840 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 TYV 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 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 EJ04 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

EJ04 TYV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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