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YC54 UJE

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,552 mi
Last recorded124,552 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 UJE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 124,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On the back box around tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. 205/70R1596T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. 205/70R1596T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 124,552 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No dip beam image. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On the back box around tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. 205/70R1596T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. 205/70R1596T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 120,231 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but still supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 205/70R15 96T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 205/70R15 96T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and worn on edges. 205/70R15 96T (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 110,575 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but supported. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 110,575 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Also dust cover split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also bald on inner edge. 205/70R15 96H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but supported. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 102,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp on

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge 205/70/15 96T

Pass 17 Feb 2017 95,487 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,269 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 25 Jan 2016 88,045 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2015 79,472 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 71,028 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,015 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,053 miles

Slight leak NSR shock absorber

Fail 9 Aug 2010 52,053 miles

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

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

OSR tyre tread depth 2mm

Slight leak NSR shock absorber

Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,585 miles

front brake pads getting down

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres getting down

Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,647 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 34,647 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,802 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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YC54 UJE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC54 UJE, 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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YC54 UJE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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