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YC54 UJM

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,900 mi
Last recorded152,900 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 UJM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 152,900 miles

Underside of vehicle showing sings of corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2022 150,483 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2021 150,446 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 150,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 147,242 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 147,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 140,488 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,271 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 130,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 119,828 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 119,828 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 108,819 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,013 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 97,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,270 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 78,245 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 78,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,366 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,817 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 56,815 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Support bar mounting bushes for rear differential have failed

Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,560 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,826 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre has no tread on inner edge

Spare tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,891 miles

near side wiper blade ends split

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 UJM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UJM, 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 YC54 UJM registered?

YC54 UJM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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