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YH54 BUU

2004 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,940 mi
Last recorded90,940 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 BUU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 90,940 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested EXCESSIVE VISUAL SMOKE PRESENT. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 86,779 miles

CORROSION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 6 Dec 2019 86,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,846 miles

exhaust blowing

front brake pads low

Fail 23 Jul 2018 83,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust blowing

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 76,723 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,996 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 68,996 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 62,724 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 58,821 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2014 58,683 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

Pass 7 May 2013 54,328 miles

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

Pass 3 May 2012 54,527 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 May 2011 42,555 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 38,356 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 38,356 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 32,742 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 27,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,849 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,589 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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YH54 BUU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YH54 BUU, 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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YH54 BUU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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