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YM54 AJU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,452 mi
Last recorded76,452 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 AJU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 76,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,122 miles

Rear silencer has filler

Pass 8 Aug 2024 70,907 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 68,924 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded/ Backbox

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 69,811 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps, lenses fogged, light intensity reduced plus light diffused. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box, corrosion.

Pass 13 Aug 2022 66,279 miles

Recently undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 60,819 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 60,819 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 58,036 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 54,691 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 50,885 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 47,371 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 44,066 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,315 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 40,314 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 36,011 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,269 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,052 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 24,722 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,594 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 16,606 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 13,509 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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YM54 AJU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YM54 AJU, 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 AJU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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