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YD04 VZZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

134,081 mi
Last recorded134,081 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 VZZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 134,081 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 129,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 126,136 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 123,100 miles

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

brake back plates corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 119,517 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear unevenly on outer tread

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

all brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 115,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 110,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 105,288 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 98,835 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,776 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,285 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,251 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,324 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,434 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,002 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,112 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,946 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 VZZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

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

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