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FE04 POJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,178 mi
Last recorded165,178 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 POJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 165,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 159,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 153,845 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 153,845 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 147,331 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 147,327 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x rear from rear flexes to junction (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 142,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 137,935 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 132,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 127,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 122,203 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 122,203 miles

Front Position lamp not working X 2 (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,444 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 113,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 108,363 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 104,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 100,313 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 100,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,605 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 87,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,644 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,741 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,238 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 28,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,876 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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FE04 POJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE04 POJ, 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 FE04 POJ registered?

FE04 POJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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