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P50 EJB

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,024 mi
Last recorded89,024 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 EJB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 89,024 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 89,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 84,063 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 78,545 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 74,197 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 74,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,339 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,011 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,826 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 68,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,870 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,918 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,173 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,972 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 59,917 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,210 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,905 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,756 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,790 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,992 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,755 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,235 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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P50 EJB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P50 EJB, 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 P50 EJB registered?

P50 EJB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is P50 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P50 EJB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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