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PN54 YWG

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,402 mi
Last recorded63,402 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 63,402 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 59,289 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,371 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 Jul 2024 54,371 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 54,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle underbody undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2022 53,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 53,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 4mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 52,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front pipe has small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,875 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,136 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,347 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 44,002 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,867 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,071 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2014 38,868 miles

offside rear tyre worn at inner edge of tread

Fail 7 Jul 2014 38,868 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn at inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,406 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,929 miles

rear silencer condition deteriorating but remains serviceable

Fail 26 Jul 2012 35,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear silencer condition deteriorating but remains serviceable

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,513 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,086 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,971 miles

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

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

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 YWG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YWG, 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 PN54 YWG registered?

PN54 YWG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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