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MK04 XJL

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,143 mi
Last recorded92,143 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 XJL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2024 92,143 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 89,112 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 89,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,378 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,359 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame rusty but withstands corrosion assessment tool (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 78,224 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,342 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 73,331 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,658 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,079 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,531 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,549 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,130 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,229 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,274 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,419 miles

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 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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What year was MK04 XJL registered?

MK04 XJL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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