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OX04 PJV

2019 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,216 mi
Last recorded197,216 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2019 Subaru Forester31,842 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX04 PJV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2019
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 197,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 197,216 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 197,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output opaque (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 166,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever has no reserve travel

Fail 3 Jun 2025 166,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working Both Sides ( washer pump) (3.5 (a))

hand brake lever has no reserve travel

Pass 4 Sep 2024 145,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 145,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 131,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

accident damage to nearside front wing

Fail 7 Sep 2023 131,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

accident damage to nearside front wing

Pass 22 Aug 2022 123,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides

Fail 22 Aug 2022 123,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside siezed linkage (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides

Pass 16 Aug 2021 116,993 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 116,952 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,692 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 109,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both Sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 103,348 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

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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OX04 PJV is a 2019 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2019 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 31,842 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OX04 PJV, 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 7 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OX04 PJV is a 2019 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2019.

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