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SW04 JHU

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,566 mi
Last recorded144,566 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 JHU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 144,566 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlight cover damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 144,562 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlight cover damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 133,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly damaged

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2021 133,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly damaged

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2019 125,535 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside head lamp slightly damaged plus misting up inside

Fail 16 Nov 2019 125,535 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint plus middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside head lamp slightly damaged plus misting up inside

Pass 22 Nov 2018 111,349 miles

Offside Front head lamp slightly damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2018 111,349 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sills x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front head lamp slightly damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2017 28,288 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,355 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,728 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,187 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,434 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 71,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 64,317 miles

o/s wiper

Fail 11 May 2011 64,275 miles

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

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

o/s wiper

Fail 18 May 2010 57,610 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 57,610 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 49,513 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 42,050 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 31,415 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 31,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW04 JHU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SW04 JHU, 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 SW04 JHU registered?

SW04 JHU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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