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YR04 TXY

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,268 mi
Last recorded135,268 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 TXY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 135,268 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,041 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 129,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 126,594 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 126,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 124,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 121,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 118,289 miles

both front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 102,808 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 93,155 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 93,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,787 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 87,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 May 2010 82,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 66,051 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 66,051 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 58,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 52,522 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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YR04 TXY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR04 TXY, 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 YR04 TXY registered?

YR04 TXY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is YR04 TXY safe to buy?

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