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NY04 YFU

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,381 mi
Last recorded133,381 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 YFU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 133,381 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 124,418 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

sill covers fit not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2018 124,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

sill covers fit not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2017 117,341 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,033 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 106,604 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 101,548 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,054 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,520 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,597 miles

near side frt anti-roll bar link has slight free play

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,300 miles

The center exhaust has a rubber mountin that is starting to split slightly

Fail 22 Jun 2009 57,300 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,468 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,387 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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NY04 YFU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NY04 YFU, 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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NY04 YFU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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