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YD04 VZV

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,475 mi
Last recorded197,475 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 VZV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 197,475 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 197,472 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected back plate (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 185,368 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2019 185,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 173,938 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 166,130 miles

exhaust blowing in two places

Fail 22 Apr 2017

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 22 Apr 2017

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 4 May 2016 160,101 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 160,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 152,359 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 145,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 145,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 137,723 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 137,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 127,723 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 127,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 117,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 117,015 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,918 miles

Rear tyres near wear limit (1.6mm): n/s - 2.3mm o/s - 2.4mm

Pass 27 Feb 2009 86,077 miles

Rear brake binding slightly - o/s. (Pads siezed - not transmission drag)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 86,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake binding slightly - o/s. (Pads siezed - not transmission drag)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,480 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 VZV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YD04 VZV, 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 VZV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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