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SY54 XWG

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,984 mi
Last recorded84,984 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 XWG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2019 84,984 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 82,112 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,814 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 80,814 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,519 miles

front tyres worn at edges

Pass 23 Jan 2015 75,280 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 75,280 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,737 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 66,139 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,211 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 55,211 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,422 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,220 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,240 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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SY54 XWG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SY54 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

SY54 XWG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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