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HK04 JHJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

140,891 mi
Last recorded140,891 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 JHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 140,891 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2024 140,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system marked yellow chalk (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 139,074 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 139,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 138,532 miles

o/s/strut top mounting creeks

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2022 138,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail part of suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/strut top mounting creeks

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 138,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 136,824 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 133,661 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 133,661 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 133,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroaded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 126,774 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 126,580 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,954 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 119,954 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded around tank from floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 113,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded around tank from floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 103,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,834 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,626 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,964 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 94,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 899,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,541 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,456 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,068 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 57,068 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,915 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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HK04 JHJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK04 JHJ, 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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HK04 JHJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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