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EY54 ZZJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,395 mi
Last recorded172,395 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 ZZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2015 172,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

one exhaust mount broken but exhaust adequatly supported

Pass 1 Jul 2015 172,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

one exhaust mount broken but exhaust adequatly supported

Pass 17 Feb 2015 164,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 161,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken

Fail 21 Jul 2014 161,845 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken

Pass 23 Jul 2013 143,179 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 124,646 miles

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

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

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

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

screen wash poor

Pass 9 Aug 2012 124,646 miles

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

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

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

screen wash poor

Pass 9 Aug 2011 105,713 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 89,380 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 73,236 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,595 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,532 miles

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

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

plastic trim and trays covering testable items

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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EY54 ZZJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 EY54 ZZJ, 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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EY54 ZZJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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