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YN04 BAF

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,545 mi
Last recorded138,545 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 BAF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2023 138,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 136,040 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 135,300 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 134,223 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 132,827 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 128,344 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 126,273 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 120,408 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 114,268 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 98,507 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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YN04 BAF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YN04 BAF, 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 YN04 BAF registered?

YN04 BAF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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