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YG04 YVJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,019 mi
Last recorded124,019 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 YVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 124,019 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 120,557 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 115,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 115,499 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 109,640 miles

rear suspension bed rusty but not holed

Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,797 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 91,939 miles

headlamp washers not working

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,343 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 74,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,114 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,114 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 56,397 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 48,605 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 48,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 39,356 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,196 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,718 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 YVJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YVJ, 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 YG04 YVJ registered?

YG04 YVJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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