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HX54 YZE

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,369 mi
Last recorded129,369 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 YZE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2024 129,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 122,831 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 122,791 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 117,413 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 117,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 108,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2019 108,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 105,198 miles

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

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust hanger broken

under side of car corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 105,198 miles

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

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust hanger broken

under side of car corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,996 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Sep 2017 100,996 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Oct 2016 89,131 miles

Clutch pedal low

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,431 miles

Engine noisy under acceleration

Oil level low

Pass 20 Oct 2014 65,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,655 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,084 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,106 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 46,106 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,484 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,653 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,346 miles

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

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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HX54 YZE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HX54 YZE, 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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HX54 YZE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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