MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking next to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end into arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shocker top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shocker top turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end into arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear subframe very rusty
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slight bind (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slight bind (1.2.1 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms rusty n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel tank straps rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated bracket insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slight bind (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly slight bind (1.2.1 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms rusty n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel tank straps rusty
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 x stabiliser arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 x stabiliser arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel tank straps rusty x 2
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame rusty but withstands corrosion assessment tool (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towbar component slightly worn and corroded but withstands corrosion assessment tool (6.1.6 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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MK04 XJL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 XJL, 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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MK04 XJL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2004.
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