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DY54 JCV

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,223 mi
Last recorded96,223 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 JCV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 96,223 miles

Front bumper damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 96,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper damaged

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,560 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,449 miles

coolant leak

damage to front bumper

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear diff stabilization bar, both mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,922 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,051 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,468 miles

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner tread

o/s n/s rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,865 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 51,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 48,880 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 48,880 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,663 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 43,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 38,336 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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DY54 JCV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY54 JCV, 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 DY54 JCV registered?

DY54 JCV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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The MOT history for DY54 JCV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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