MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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))
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
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body greased (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes corroded near rear flexi joints (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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