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AU53 FYX

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,743 mi
Last recorded158,743 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 FYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 158,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

underside muddy

Pass 19 Nov 2022 155,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2021 148,786 miles

Both front lower arm nuts may not have fully made it to nylock.

Exhaust repaired

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 148,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust repaired

Pass 2 Jul 2020 146,352 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 142,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 142,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 132,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 123,025 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Longitudinal front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Longitudinal front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 123,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Longitudinal front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Longitudinal front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 116,241 miles

eml on

stone chip front screen

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,209 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 97,440 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 97,440 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,080 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,966 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,151 miles

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

rear exhust box holed

Fail 19 Jan 2012 76,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhust box holed

Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,292 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,536 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,331 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil level low

Fail 2 Jan 2008 37,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level low

Pass 31 May 2007 26,107 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 24,181 miles

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

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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AU53 FYX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AU53 FYX, 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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AU53 FYX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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