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YD54 JWY

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,172 mi
Last recorded103,172 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 JWY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 103,172 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Mar 2017 103,167 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin noise when rotated not possible to see pad thickness (3.5.1g)

front brakes require attention

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,107 miles

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

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

spare tyre defective

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

spare tyre defective

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,942 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,482 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 57,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear exhuast silencer heavily corroded/hanger broken.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,864 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,902 miles

CRACKING AROUND BEAD AREA ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

SERIOUS CRACKING AROUND NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BEAD AREA

Pass 6 Aug 2011 40,255 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 38,113 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,113 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,486 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,425 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING THIN

Fail 4 Oct 2007 27,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE OIL LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING THIN

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

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

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

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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YD54 JWY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YD54 JWY, 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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YD54 JWY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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