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WD53 YDO

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,548 mi
Last recorded144,548 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 YDO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 144,548 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,837 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2022 128,399 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 121,400 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 104,564 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 91,250 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,719 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,500 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edge.

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,292 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 42,020 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 42,020 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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WD53 YDO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WD53 YDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD53 YDO registered?

WD53 YDO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is WD53 YDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD53 YDO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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