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NY53 HUA

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,143 mi
Last recorded52,143 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 HUA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,143 miles

Offside Front tyre perished outer wall

Pass 26 Aug 2015 48,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 48,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust system heavily corroded in places.

front brake discs slightly corroded.

offside rear anti roll bar mounting corroding.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 47,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

exhaust system heavily corroded in places.

front brake discs slightly corroded.

offside rear anti roll bar mounting corroding.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,473 miles

brake ferrals corroded

brake hoses deteriorated/worn

exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated/worn

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

harsh play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links (deteriorated)

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,445 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 41,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 38,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre perished & cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,939 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre perished & cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,355 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010
Pass 24 Feb 2009 34,230 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished

exhaust system becomming corroded

front brake discs becomming worn

front brake pads becomming low

Fail 24 Feb 2009 34,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished

exhaust system becomming corroded

front brake discs becomming worn

front brake pads becomming low

Pass 1 Mar 2008 31,752 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 25,294 miles

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

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

Treat yourself to two new front tyres and wheel alignment.

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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NY53 HUA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NY53 HUA, 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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NY53 HUA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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