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YP04 VCJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,797 mi
Last recorded124,797 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 VCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 May 2013 124,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 116,051 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 103,391 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 88,846 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 74,715 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 56,027 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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YP04 VCJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YP04 VCJ, 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 YP04 VCJ registered?

YP04 VCJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is YP04 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP04 VCJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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