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YP04 WGJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,344 mi
Last recorded144,344 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 144,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at connector block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 144,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at connector block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 134,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear differential bushes slightly deterioratd

Pass 9 Oct 2018 120,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (x2 at front of tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear differential front mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2017 107,782 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes at front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear differential front rubber mounts slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2017 107,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes at front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear differential front rubber mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2016 95,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit innner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear differential mounting front end mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,996 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 85,992 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,992 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,068 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 71,466 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 59,125 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 49,732 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 44,909 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 38,807 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 31,871 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,849 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 25,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 19,557 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 WGJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGJ, 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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YP04 WGJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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