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YE54 YSP

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,592 mi
Last recorded127,592 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 YSP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 127,592 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 127,580 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2022 110,132 miles

All suspension components corroded

All underbody corrosion

Bumpers damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2022 110,132 miles

All suspension components corroded

All underbody corrosion

Bumpers damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2021 104,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Bumpers damaged - no sharp edges

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside panel damage - no sharp edges

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Some under body components are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2021 104,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Bumpers damaged - no sharp edges

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside panel damage - no sharp edges

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Some under body components are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,292 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 96,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 4 Nov 2017 91,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 91,972 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe , heat shield loose (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 88,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 74,607 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,121 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,559 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,119 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 47,119 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,850 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,924 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,023 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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YE54 YSP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YE54 YSP, 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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YE54 YSP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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