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PN54 YWK

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,670 mi
Last recorded110,670 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 110,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 107,611 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 105,452 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,393 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 92,579 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,098 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 84,245 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 84,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured aftermarket wiring @ battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,843 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 79,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured aftermarket leads from battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 10 years old and edge worn bald

Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,377 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 13 Dec 2017 75,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,409 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 23 Dec 2015 67,027 miles

offside screen wash not working

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,826 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,178 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,452 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,447 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,102 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 49,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,122 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,677 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,833 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,227 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 YWK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWK, 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 YWK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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