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KJ04 PCV

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,464 mi
Last recorded131,464 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 PCV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 131,464 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 131,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 122,749 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 111,165 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 98,497 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 98,459 miles

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

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

Both front headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,304 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,671 miles

1 x rear exhaust support bracket corroded away

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,855 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,876 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,607 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 37,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,328 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 30,503 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,503 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,385 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,888 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 PCV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PCV, 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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What year was KJ04 PCV registered?

KJ04 PCV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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