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SY54 DAU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,301 mi
Last recorded156,301 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 DAU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 156,301 miles

rear subframe heavily undersealed and rear outer and inner brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2018 146,319 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 146,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged ferule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged ferule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,549 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 132,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 126,569 miles

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

E.M.L.On

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 116,019 miles

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

exhaust i/pipe & rear silencer getting rusty.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 115,970 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust i/pipe & rear silencer getting rusty.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 108,400 miles

Engine MILL lamp is on

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 99,890 miles

Emmisions light was on during test

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,221 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,968 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,543 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 60,465 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on the extreme outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,278 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SY54 DAU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SY54 DAU, 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 SY54 DAU registered?

SY54 DAU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2004.

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