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VA04 YAY

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,240 mi
Last recorded152,240 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 YAY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 152,240 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 139,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,890 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 114,578 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,199 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated and 1 hanger broken

Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated 1 hanger broken

Fail 3 Jul 2013 91,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated 1 hanger broken

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated and 1 bracket broken

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,299 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 23,696 miles

rear tyre slight wear on inner 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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VA04 YAY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VA04 YAY, 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 VA04 YAY registered?

VA04 YAY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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