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JNZ 9814

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,710 mi
Last recorded159,710 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 9814
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 159,710 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 9 Feb 2024 159,504 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 159,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH LOWER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 156,029 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over underbody/chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 156,023 miles

Fuel tank insecure Securing strap corroded off (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over underbody/chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 153,294 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 153,289 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 151,322 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 149,326 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 145,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 140,246 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 135,689 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 130,912 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 123,856 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 123,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 117,148 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs bad pitting inner face

front tyres wear on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2011 103,804 miles

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

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

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

front discs pitting

slight oil mist on n/s/f- n/s/r and o/s/r shockers

Pass 15 Aug 2011 103,804 miles

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

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

front discs pitting

slight oil mist on n/s/f- n/s/r and o/s/r shockers

Pass 16 Aug 2010 89,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,439 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,946 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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JNZ 9814 is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 JNZ 9814, 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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JNZ 9814 is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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