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HY54 WVZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,346 mi
Last recorded176,346 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 WVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 176,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear at join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 176,346 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear at join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 165,454 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 154,549 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 142,715 miles

Centre Rear Rear diff oil leak

Centre Rear Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 14 Nov 2014 121,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,057 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,278 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,633 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 64,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,877 miles

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

both front tyre worn on very outer edges

front number plate starting too delaminate

o/s/r tyre starting too crack

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,167 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,477 miles

Oil leak

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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HY54 WVZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY54 WVZ, 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 HY54 WVZ registered?

HY54 WVZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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