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PJ53 VNK

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,850 mi
Last recorded52,850 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 VNK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 May 2010 52,850 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 40,598 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,439 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,652 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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PJ53 VNK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PJ53 VNK, 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 PJ53 VNK registered?

PJ53 VNK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is PJ53 VNK safe to buy?

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