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EJ04 TYX

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

162,391 mi
Last recorded162,391 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 TYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 162,391 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 151,931 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 141,520 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 131,459 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 122,762 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 30 Apr 2018 117,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 110,656 miles

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 4 May 2016 101,976 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 101,976 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2015 94,250 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 90,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 86,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 80,762 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 74,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 68,771 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,870 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 56,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 41,973 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 TYX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

EJ04 TYX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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The MOT history for EJ04 TYX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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