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YR54 RZT

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,280 mi
Last recorded176,280 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 RZT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 176,280 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint trail arms bushes perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ball joint dust covers

corroded sub frame,,cross member,,

Pass 26 Oct 2020 174,667 miles

Corrosion to exhaust centre section

Pass 28 Sep 2019 167,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 154,178 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 154,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension cradle very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 141,999 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 141,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 129,040 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 115,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 103,610 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 103,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 93,615 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,976 miles

advise exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2011 74,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,583 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,285 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 43,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 33,509 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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YR54 RZT is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR54 RZT, 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 YR54 RZT registered?

YR54 RZT is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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