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PN54 YWB

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,879 mi
Last recorded165,879 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 YWB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 165,879 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 151,406 miles

All underside corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under shields fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 151,277 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diff bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside has slight surface corrosion

undershields fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2020 151,271 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch within 30cm of seatbelt and suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

both rear diff subframe mounting bushes split

corrosion too under body and various suspension parts with covers stopping a full inspection

Pass 3 Jun 2019 150,271 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 150,229 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 148,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 147,937 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

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

Unable to clearly see front pads advise a brake check.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 146,359 miles

engine management light on dash rear wiper split

front brake discs slightly pitted corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 140,844 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 135,638 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 131,479 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 131,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 112,166 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 86,083 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 86,079 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,292 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,512 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,412 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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PN54 YWB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PN54 YWB, 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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PN54 YWB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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