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MK04 XJE

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,206 mi
Last recorded93,206 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 XJE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,206 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 93,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,081 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,773 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,463 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,195 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,958 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,158 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,616 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,351 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 31,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MK04 XJE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK04 XJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK04 XJE registered?

MK04 XJE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is MK04 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK04 XJE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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