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YD04 MEV

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,210 mi
Last recorded105,210 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 MEV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 97,277 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 97,184 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

n/s body mtg cross member bent

Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,120 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 93,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 85,908 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,308 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 63,690 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 52,436 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 52,435 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,678 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,544 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YD04 MEV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YD04 MEV, 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 YD04 MEV registered?

YD04 MEV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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