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EJ54 ARX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,014 mi
Last recorded130,014 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 ARX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 130,014 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 at valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 129,105 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring support plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring support plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring support plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring support plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 129,005 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing/floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing/floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring support plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring support plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring support plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring support plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 127,984 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle but not to excess

Fail 27 Mar 2024 127,944 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underside of vehicle but not to excess

Pass 27 Mar 2023 126,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre exhaust sections rusty - (at end of life) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lot of surface corrosion floor panels

Pass 5 Apr 2022 125,315 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/centre exhausts deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield deteriorated

sill covers fitted to vehicle

under side of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 124,271 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted.general corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 31 Mar 2021 124,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sill covers fitted.general corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 14 Apr 2020 123,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete system corroded/tatty (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

complete under side of vehicle corroded including suspension arms

sill covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2020 123,620 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete system corroded/tatty (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

complete under side of vehicle corroded including suspension arms

sill covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2019 122,345 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 120,493 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 118,022 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 118,022 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 114,404 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 114,404 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,666 miles

Exhaust System Rusty/Corroded No Leaks

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Silencer Support Broken. But Supported

Various Suspension Components Rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,020 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,562 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,354 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,812 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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EJ54 ARX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ54 ARX, 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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EJ54 ARX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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