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R4 PJN

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,396 mi
Last recorded69,396 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 PJN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 69,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 64,504 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 64,442 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 60,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,327 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,695 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,010 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 51,286 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 50,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,253 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,789 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,282 miles

exhaust hanger rear rusted

n/s/f drop link rubber dust cap split (borderline pass)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,265 miles

Wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 40,671 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,647 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,960 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,756 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,585 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,547 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,024 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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R4 PJN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R4 PJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R4 PJN registered?

R4 PJN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is R4 PJN safe to buy?

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