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N12 JOB

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,652 mi
Last recorded94,652 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 JOB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 94,652 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 84,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 76,363 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres are cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both no plates are deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 73,714 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf and both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,311 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres just starting to crack on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 69,983 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 68,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,474 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,530 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,316 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,898 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,542 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres splitting

Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,247 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread cut cord not visible

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,161 miles

CUT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD OK FOR TEST ATTENTION ADVISED

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,963 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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N12 JOB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N12 JOB, 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 N12 JOB registered?

N12 JOB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is N12 JOB safe to buy?

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