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KJ04 PBX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

152,990 mi
Last recorded152,990 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 PBX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 152,990 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 144,504 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 144,504 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 136,591 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 125,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 125,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 116,568 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,909 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 105,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 104,418 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 104,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 100,850 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 100,850 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure RUBBERS SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 96,595 miles

metal brake pipes starting to rust near flexible brake pipe unions

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,849 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 92,849 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 90,749 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 90,749 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,405 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 87,405 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 83,184 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,261 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,940 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,294 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,094 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,426 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,740 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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KJ04 PBX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KJ04 PBX, 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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KJ04 PBX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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