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YE04 XVJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,215 mi
Last recorded135,215 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 XVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 135,215 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 129,655 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 126,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 126,424 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 122,107 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 118,884 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 110,782 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 104,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not excessively. marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 May 2018 104,059 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but not excessively. marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket insecure

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 98,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 May 2017 98,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 27 May 2016 93,338 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nail in nsr tyre

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 21 May 2015 86,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 80,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 May 2012 68,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear shock absorber leaking.

Pass 15 May 2012 68,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear shock absorber leaking.

Pass 24 May 2011 62,853 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 May 2011 62,853 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 May 2010 54,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2009 46,313 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 37,853 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 27,084 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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YE04 XVJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE04 XVJ, 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 YE04 XVJ registered?

YE04 XVJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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