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YC54 YWD

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,961 mi
Last recorded123,961 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 123,961 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth split (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 120,902 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion at rear and inner wheel ar arches

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 120,902 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General underbody corrosion at rear and inner wheel ar arches

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,843 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,334 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 89,709 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2014 89,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,866 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,033 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,994 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,246 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,533 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 54,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,069 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,311 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 YWD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

YC54 YWD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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