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YD04 VZT

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,984 mi
Last recorded89,984 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 89,984 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Brake relay lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear cover with thick coat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened all 4 side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all 4 side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

driver door window electric operation defective

Fail 2 Jun 2025 89,984 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Brake relay lever corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed hinge lose (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear cover with thick coat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened all 4 side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all 4 side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

driver door window electric operation defective

Fail 24 Jan 2025 89,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid dark

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front & rear subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 76,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 75,010 miles

general under body corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 75,009 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2021 71,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under body rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 68,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,413 miles

Rear subframe in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,414 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,700 miles

mil light on.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,591 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,225 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 57,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,134 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 53,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,458 miles

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

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

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

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2009 42,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,311 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 28,540 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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YD04 VZT is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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