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XT04 JAP

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,792 mi
Last recorded121,792 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXT04 JAP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 121,792 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 10,478 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 89,076 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 89,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 87,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 87,030 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 83,441 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 83,441 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed and bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 80,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box poor condition across seam (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 75,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,647 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 75,647 miles

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

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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XT04 JAP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XT04 JAP, 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 XT04 JAP registered?

XT04 JAP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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