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SY54 XWM

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,069 mi
Last recorded197,069 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 XWM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 197,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre flat

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over whole underbody and rear suspension arms (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank strap repaired with ratchet strap but not insecure

rear suspension knock at rear needs further inspection

Fail 31 Oct 2017 196,779 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre flat

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over whole underbody and rear suspension arms (6.1.B.2)

rear suspension knock at rear needs further inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2016 187,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 179,805 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 170,981 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 149,598 miles

both front shocks corroded

small weeping from fuel pipe

Pass 5 Dec 2012 130,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 130,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 113,900 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 102,402 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

Rear wiper torn.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 86,561 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 86,561 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,082 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,979 miles

front brake discs rusty at edges

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 XWM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

SY54 XWM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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