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AU54 ZDY

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,063 mi
Last recorded159,063 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 ZDY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 159,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded(surface rust at the moment)

Suspect rear brake pads low(Advise removing wheels to check)

Pass 2 Mar 2018 152,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

slight under vehicle corrosion

suspect offside rear suspension leg slightly weak

Pass 20 Mar 2017 141,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on chassis / members and sills

corrosion on exhaust system and second from rear bracket broken

imbalance on park brake

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

slight fluctuation on both rear brakes

suspect offside rear shock absorber weak

Fail 7 Mar 2017 140,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% offside slow in operation (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on chassis / members and sills

corrosion on exhaust system and second from rear bracket broken

offside front side light worked when tapped

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

slight fluctuation on both rear brakes

suspect offside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 25 Feb 2016 130,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both number plate lights worked when tapped

corrosion on exhaust system

damp at offside rear suspension leg / advise attention

rear brake pads look low

Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion on exhaust system

nearside head light lens discoloured when light on

number plate lights worked when boot slammed

Fail 12 Mar 2015 119,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion on exhaust system

engine warning light lit

nearside head light lens discoloured when light on

number plate lights worked when boot slammed

Pass 22 Mar 2014 110,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,174 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

movement in rear axle support member bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2012 96,392 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 84,803 miles

front discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,406 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,969 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,987 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,788 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,475 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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AU54 ZDY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU54 ZDY, 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 AU54 ZDY registered?

AU54 ZDY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is AU54 ZDY safe to buy?

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