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YC54 YWL

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,628 mi
Last recorded200,628 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 YWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 200,628 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))

Pass 17 May 2017 189,317 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 189,317 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 173,771 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 159,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 140,268 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 140,268 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 122,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,505 miles

rear silencer front mounting broken

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,000 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,254 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 77,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,816 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,142 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 61,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,736 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 YWL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC54 YWL registered?

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

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