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OU54 VYZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,519 mi
Last recorded121,519 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 VYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 121,519 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 121,400 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 121,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays/sill covers

under trays/sill covers

Fail 13 Feb 2023 121,033 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays/sill covers

under trays/sill covers

Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear diff support bushes worn and perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Jan 2022 112,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear diff support bushes worn and perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jan 2021 96,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 87,571 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,247 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 81,677 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,318 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 73,898 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,118 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 59,151 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 59,151 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 54,910 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,041 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,180 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 43,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,858 miles

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

all tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,961 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,899 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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OU54 VYZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OU54 VYZ, 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 OU54 VYZ registered?

OU54 VYZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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