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PN54 YWJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,700 mi
Last recorded123,700 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 YWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 123,700 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 123,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 122,820 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 120,588 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 120,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 115,003 miles

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2021 115,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 109,164 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear diff subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear diff subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn / Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking and small cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive fairly bad leak, oil dripping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,901 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 93,871 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear diff oil seal leaking oil

Fail 17 Sep 2018 93,868 miles

Axle insecure axle nose subframe both bushes worn (5.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear diff oil seal leaking oil

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,191 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 82,189 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section has leak from corroded hole (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,780 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,579 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 68,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 63,128 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 63,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,057 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,829 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,984 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,305 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,751 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 YWJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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