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EJ53 SWF

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,565 mi
Last recorded124,565 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 SWF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 124,565 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 124,554 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 121,559 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 121,559 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 117,148 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 112,531 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 109,310 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 3 Jan 2019 106,379 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,089 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 102,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,071 miles

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

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

rear seat belts not checked due to seats removed

Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 75,829 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 61,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,361 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,172 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,825 miles

Rear Number Plate Weathered

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,095 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,683 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 22,647 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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EJ53 SWF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EJ53 SWF, 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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EJ53 SWF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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