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YCZ 5944

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,248 mi
Last recorded118,248 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 5944
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2021 118,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arches within 30 cm of seat belt mounts both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 112,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 112,906 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,507 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

suspension components corroded on vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2019 107,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

suspension components corroded on vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2018 95,246 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,639 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 75,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,669 miles

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

Rear n\s and o\s suspension bushes perished but not having excessive movement

Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,927 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

back box leaking but corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,615 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,827 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,516 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,358 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,153 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 13,952 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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YCZ 5944 is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YCZ 5944, 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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YCZ 5944 is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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