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YC04 ZLJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,694 mi
Last recorded126,694 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 ZLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2025 126,694 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 116,761 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 116,761 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 104,155 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 86,256 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 86,256 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at ends of plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 72,275 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,322 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 57,642 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 53,486 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,819 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracks / splits

Pass 7 Jan 2016 51,927 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 51,927 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 51,064 miles

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear (full size)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 51,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear (full size)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 50,079 miles

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear but same size wheel and tyre as the rest.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,105 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 49,105 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,468 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,218 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,192 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,166 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,551 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 38,550 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,843 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 ZLJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 ZLJ, 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 ZLJ registered?

YC04 ZLJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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