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YA53 ZRZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,842 mi
Last recorded160,842 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 160,842 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear-rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear -rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 160,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear-rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear -rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 154,380 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 154,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake back sheild deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2019 124,206 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,629 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2016 117,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 117,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 107,982 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 107,982 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,439 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 96,439 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 84,494 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 84,396 miles

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

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

Both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated on ends but still clearing screen effectively.

Heat shield above centre exhaust loose at front end.

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 73,456 miles

front brake discs very corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2012 73,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust back box corroding

front brake discs very corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,013 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 55,473 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,927 miles

front brake discs worn and corroding

rear tyres wearing and cuts in tread of nearside rear

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,681 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,609 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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YA53 ZRZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YA53 ZRZ, 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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YA53 ZRZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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