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PJ53 VNN

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,990 mi
Last recorded125,990 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 VNN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 125,990 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 125,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 119,304 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner wall starting to crack

One bulb not working in registration-plate lamp.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 119,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre inner wall starting to crack

One bulb not working in registration-plate lamp.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 113,567 miles

Nearside wiper-blade rubber slightly deteriorated at outer end.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 108,596 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 100,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 103,680 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 103,258 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 94,183 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,480 miles

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,537 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 VNN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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