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YF54 TUJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,801 mi
Last recorded146,801 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 TUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 146,801 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,772 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 135,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

front exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 21 Jun 2018 126,717 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 122,958 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 113,280 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,093 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,836 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,644 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 74,581 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 66,778 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 57,239 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 44,502 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 44,502 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2008 34,960 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 24,265 miles

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

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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YF54 TUJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YF54 TUJ, 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 YF54 TUJ registered?

YF54 TUJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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