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YD54 JXB

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

220,210 mi
Last recorded220,210 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 JXB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 220,210 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 214,704 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 209,550 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 191,314 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake and clutch pedal anti-slip rubbers worn

Pass 4 Dec 2014 172,964 miles

n/s/rear tyre has deep cut in inner tread[close to mot fail]

rear number plate backing discolouring in parts[close to failing mot]

Fail 3 Dec 2014 172,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/rear tyre has deep cut in inner tread[close to mot fail]

rear number plate backing discolouring in parts[close to failing mot]

Pass 5 Nov 2013 147,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 119,856 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 119,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 93,145 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads look low

Pass 24 Nov 2010 68,387 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,650 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,961 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,139 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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YD54 JXB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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