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MA54 JDX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,348 mi
Last recorded120,348 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 JDX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 120,348 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 119,355 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 119,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,318 miles

Both front brake discs worn slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 104,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front brake discs worn slightly

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,960 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,511 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 73,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

clutch pedal rubber worn,tailgate lock sticking,exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,271 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,875 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 40,873 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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MA54 JDX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA54 JDX, 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 MA54 JDX registered?

MA54 JDX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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