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J50 JME

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,060 mi
Last recorded124,060 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 JME
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 124,060 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,090 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 117,090 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 110,355 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 110,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 96,088 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 96,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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 8 Apr 2014 88,802 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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 2 Apr 2013 80,138 miles

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

advise that both the front brake discs are corroded and worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,743 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,200 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,383 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,974 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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J50 JME is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J50 JME, 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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J50 JME is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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