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YB04 ZTX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,386 mi
Last recorded89,386 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 ZTX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 89,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r + o/s/r sills heavy undersealed

underbody covered in mud

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,982 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 77,692 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 68,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 61,578 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 61,565 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 54,762 miles

both outer mirrors cracked

play in nearside rear link rod

Pass 31 May 2016 49,131 miles

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

centre seatbelt missing

engine light

front disc pitting also inner pads worn

front exhaust mount weld broken

n/s/r link rod play also both front link slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,163 miles

engine light on

front discs pitting inner face

joint post CAT on exhaust slight leak

o/s/f and n/s/r link rod slight play

Pass 30 May 2014 33,549 miles

both front and n/s/r link rods slight play

engine light on

front discs slight pitting inner face

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,457 miles

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

front discs pitting

rear tyres cracks in sidewall(both sides)

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,005 miles

front discs slight pitting inner face

rear tyres cracks in sidewalls

Pass 27 May 2011 11,217 miles

front discs pitting

rear tyres cracks in sidewall

Pass 28 May 2010 10,148 miles

please note all tyre walls are starting to perrish

Pass 18 May 2009 9,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 8,059 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 8,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YB04 ZTX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YB04 ZTX, 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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YB04 ZTX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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