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YG04 YVH

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,876 mi
Last recorded94,876 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 YVH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,333 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,065 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,124 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,312 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,535 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 36,535 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,463 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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YG04 YVH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YG04 YVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG04 YVH registered?

YG04 YVH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is YG04 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG04 YVH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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