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YC54 UJL

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,083 mi
Last recorded163,083 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 UJL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 163,083 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 162,951 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension locking device missing balljoint pin missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody suspension component corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2025 160,414 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and suspension component corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2025 160,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault fault codes cleared stayed off for time off test and brake test (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and suspension component corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2025 160,236 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front and rear underbody and suspension component corrosion advice wax oil

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and driver side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 157,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased, unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nsr brake back plate corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 154,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 154,428 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 150,587 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 150,502 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 146,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 146,677 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s/r of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 142,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 142,556 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 137,019 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 132,872 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2016 126,985 miles

All x4 tyres perished

Brake pipes greased

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 118,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes corroded near rear flexi joints (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 109,785 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 100,963 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,168 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,617 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 68,677 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,883 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,268 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 UJL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC54 UJL, 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 UJL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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