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MK04 XJJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

130,264 mi
Last recorded130,264 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 XJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,264 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 126,214 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 120,677 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 120,677 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 116,585 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 109,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 104,151 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 100,348 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 93,862 miles

advise n/s windscreen washer not spraying water

Pass 20 Jul 2018 84,614 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 84,055 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,712 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 66,084 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 60,630 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,516 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,024 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,980 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,361 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,306 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,545 miles

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

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 XJJ 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 87%.

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 XJJ, 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 MK04 XJJ registered?

MK04 XJJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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