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OY54 AEP

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,796 mi
Last recorded114,796 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 AEP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 114,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 114,762 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested holes in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,986 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 99,680 miles

Offside front inner c.v gaiter perishing

Pass 25 May 2016 95,802 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 95,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2014 94,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2014 94,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,389 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 93,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,429 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 86,711 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,469 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,990 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 43,217 miles

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

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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OY54 AEP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY54 AEP, 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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OY54 AEP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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