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YM53 LVP

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,704 mi
Last recorded90,704 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 LVP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 90,704 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 90,704 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 80,051 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 80,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2015 74,651 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 67,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,350 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 52,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 47,730 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 43,629 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,502 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,263 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,701 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

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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YM53 LVP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YM53 LVP, 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 YM53 LVP registered?

YM53 LVP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YM53 LVP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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