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PE04 JXW

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,207 mi
Last recorded168,207 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 JXW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 168,207 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 168,206 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 167,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 165,211 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 164,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2022 164,011 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mirror housing damaged (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2021 161,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 156,823 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 151,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 141,300 miles

Central Rear Lower diff slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower silencer corroded

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 128,442 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Sep 2017 128,442 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2016 126,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 112,850 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

one rear exhaust hanger is broken

Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,670 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,566 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,395 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,057 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,608 miles

accident damage to nearside rear door

rear tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,760 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 43,760 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,296 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 18,969 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 JXW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JXW, 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 JXW registered?

PE04 JXW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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