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PE04 JXV

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,940 mi
Last recorded128,940 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 JXV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 128,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 128,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 110,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,831 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,786 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,786 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,956 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,781 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,717 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,908 miles

Front brake discs worn & slightly pitted on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,831 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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PE04 JXV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PE04 JXV, 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 PE04 JXV registered?

PE04 JXV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is PE04 JXV safe to buy?

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