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SY53 EKJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,834 mi
Last recorded93,834 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 EKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

general chassis corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement antiroll bar D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 81,528 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded and damaged due to being jacked up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,418 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust section burst (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,826 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 67,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer & inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,757 miles

brake back plates deteriorated

brake hoses corroded close to limit

components badly corroded / rear support brackets deteriorated

emissions malfunction lamp on

exhaust badly corroded

front brake pipes corroded close to limit / rears greased

front discs corrosion and slight bind osf

Pass 25 Jan 2016 59,518 miles

both front brake pipes corroded at ends /rear union been greased

engine malfunction lamp on

some suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 59,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2057015 (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake pipes corroded at ends /rear union been greased

engine malfunction lamp on

some suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,617 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (in car)/ both front brake pipes corroded

front reg plate deteriorating

front tyres perished and close to limit/ nsr close to limit 2057015

nsr section brake pipe corroded /rear brake hoses badly corroded

sump corroded /minor damage

Fail 26 Jan 2015 52,617 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine malfunction lamp on

front reg plate deteriorating

front tyres perished and close to limit/ nsr close to limit 2057015

rear brake pipe to flexi corroded /both front corroded

sump corroded /minor damage

Fail 30 Jan 2014 43,907 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses corroded

front tyres close to limit 2057015

nsf brake pipe corroded / rear brake pipe feeding flexi corroded

suspect coolant leak

wipers torn slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,907 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses corroded

front tyres close to limit 2057015

nsf brake pipe corroded / rear brake pipe feeding flexi corroded

suspect coolant leak

wipers torn slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,633 miles

engine malfunction lamp on

front brake discs and pads worn corrded close to limit

rear section brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,555 miles

exhaust rear badly corroded and weld seperating

exhaust shield vibration

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake hoses corroded

osr tyre close to limit 2057015h

some dents scratches

suspect front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 1 Feb 2011 20,317 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 14,629 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 11,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 9,141 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 6,705 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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SY53 EKJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY53 EKJ, 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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SY53 EKJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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