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YC04 TFD

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,818 mi
Last recorded121,818 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 TFD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 121,818 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and floor heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

clutch anti- slip rubber missing

cover over outer sills obscuring some components

engine management lamp on

Fail 3 Aug 2016 121,818 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and floor heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

clutch anti- slip rubber missing

cover over outer sills obscuring some components

engine management lamp on

Pass 3 Aug 2015 112,823 miles

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

clutch anti-slip rubber missing

engine management lamp on

Fail 3 Aug 2015 112,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

clutch anti-slip rubber missing

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,447 miles

clutch anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 29 Jul 2014 104,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch anti-slip rubber missing

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,001 miles

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

engine malfuncution light on

Fail 1 Aug 2013 93,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine malfuncution light on

Pass 14 Jul 2012 84,541 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 84,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 72,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 72,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,088 miles

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

exhaust back box hanger snapped

Pass 1 Aug 2009 49,936 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 38,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,134 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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YC04 TFD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC04 TFD, 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 YC04 TFD registered?

YC04 TFD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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