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HY53 VWK

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

23,631 mi
Last recorded23,631 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VWK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,631 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Offside And Nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Heavy Corrosion Due To Age

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 23,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Offside And Nearside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 23,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy image/pattern just visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy image/pattern just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 23,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/70/15h heavy cracking tread &sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/70/15h heavy cracks tread/sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy image/pattern just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy image/pattern just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 23,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (205/70/15h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres tread area & sidewalls (205/70/15h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 23,616 miles

Emissions unable to be completed see m.i.l (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction possible misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (205/70/15h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres tread area & sidewalls (205/70/15h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 23,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 21,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (205/70/15h) 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 21,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (blades split) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (205/70/15h) 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 21,863 miles

all susspention unit corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2020 21,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 21,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 21,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop-link. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,123 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,867 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,480 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,081 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,642 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 19,103 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 19,103 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 17,993 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 16,328 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 14,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,053 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,270 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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HY53 VWK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HY53 VWK, 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 HY53 VWK registered?

HY53 VWK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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