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YM54 AHX

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,450 mi
Last recorded189,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 AHX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 189,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 181,726 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

tow bar corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 175,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 175,596 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 175,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame support frame corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is 11yrs old

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner lower sill repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is 11yrs old

Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed tailgate catch/handle faulty (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake drum back plates corroded

both rear brake drums corroded

cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 19 May 2023 166,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 166,376 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 May 2022 154,944 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre +2

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 May 2021 142,969 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 142,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 136,940 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 136,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2019 125,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2019 125,884 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 115,733 miles

Difficult to keep RPM stable for emissions test

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion to underbody

low coolant level

Fail 26 May 2018 115,652 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Difficult to keep RPM stable for emissions test

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction extinguished during brake test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion to underbody

low coolant level

Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,974 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,043 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

detachable tow bar removed at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2015 109,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,023 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,340 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 91,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,608 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,139 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,852 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,391 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 27,525 miles

near side front brake disc corroded

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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YM54 AHX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 YM54 AHX, 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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YM54 AHX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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