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PJ54 VJD

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,191 mi
Last recorded139,191 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 VJD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 139,191 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 137,495 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 132,688 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,473 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting nearside rear inner sill area near to suspension mounting

corrosion starting offside rear inner sill area near to suspension mounting

nearside headlamp washer missing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,797 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside headlamp washer missing

Fail 26 Jan 2015 108,845 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust rubber mount slightly perished

Pass 26 Jan 2015 108,845 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust rubber mount slightly perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 98,581 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

off side front brake slightly sticking

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Jan 2013 89,562 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,472 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 60,351 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,751 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 37,250 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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PJ54 VJD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PJ54 VJD, 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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PJ54 VJD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2004.

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