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OE04 JJY

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,112 mi
Last recorded159,112 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 JJY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 159,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 157,291 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 155,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 155,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 148,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 142,296 miles

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH INNER SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH INNER SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) AND SLIGHT LEAK FROM GAITOR

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH CORRODED IN CONNECTOR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 138,717 miles

steering leaking fluid

Pass 14 Aug 2020 133,959 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from joiner corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2020 133,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from joiner corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 130,685 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 130,685 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 126,980 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

both headlights cloudy

Fail 6 Jul 2018 126,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

both headlights cloudy

Pass 15 Jun 2017 119,525 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 pipes next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all - inner faces (3.5.1i)

offside front mounting bush worn on rear diff

Pass 21 May 2016 115,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level low

Pass 20 May 2015 110,134 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 105,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 101,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,128 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 72,310 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 16 Jan 2010 52,223 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,760 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,774 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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OE04 JJY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OE04 JJY, 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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OE04 JJY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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