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EY53 CSZ

2004 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,315 mi
Last recorded186,315 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 CSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 186,315 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 186,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 180,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 175,109 miles

rear tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 11 Apr 2015 167,720 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 159,699 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 159,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 153,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 146,959 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 146,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 142,539 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 134,204 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 119,292 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 119,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 93,016 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 66,795 miles

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

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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EY53 CSZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EY53 CSZ, 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 EY53 CSZ registered?

EY53 CSZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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