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KJ04 PBZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,460 mi
Last recorded80,460 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 PBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 80,460 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 80,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damaged in zone A over 10mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,464 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 75,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,125 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,910 miles

both headlight tarnished

Fail 11 Aug 2021 66,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlight tarnished

Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint mounted in hub to suspension arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that go though floor x2 pipes (corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2020 62,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint mounted in hub to suspension arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that go though floor x2 pipes (corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 55,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint mounted in hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint mounted in hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,554 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,539 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,043 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,527 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,531 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,359 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,122 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,506 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,308 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 13,193 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 PBZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KJ04 PBZ, 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 PBZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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