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LL04 RJJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,472 mi
Last recorded95,472 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 RJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 95,472 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Fail 29 Jan 2026 95,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Pass 29 Jan 2025 85,084 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 78,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 71,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 71,201 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 63,199 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 60,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,156 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 59,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,181 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,419 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,550 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,846 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,123 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,492 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,251 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,759 miles

both front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,743 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,878 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,210 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,861 miles

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

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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LL04 RJJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LL04 RJJ, 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 LL04 RJJ registered?

LL04 RJJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is LL04 RJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL04 RJJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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