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YP54 YBV

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

222,779 mi
Last recorded222,779 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 YBV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 222,779 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 218,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 196,789 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 181,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 166,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 148,842 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 132,667 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 120,230 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 110,108 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 102,141 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 93,366 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Front Headlamp aim on lower limits

Offside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing/hub

Oil leaks

Rear Tyres heavily perished

Rear Uprated suspension

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,243 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,158 miles

eml on

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,462 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2012 59,018 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2011 50,265 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,048 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 40,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre tread low outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread very low inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,430 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,183 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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YP54 YBV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YP54 YBV, 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 YP54 YBV registered?

YP54 YBV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is YP54 YBV safe to buy?

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