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YS04 XJP

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,999 mi
Last recorded112,999 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 XJP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 112,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 112,982 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat' (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear tyres are starting to crack in treads.

Pass 20 Jan 2021 111,665 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,464 miles

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

Offside front tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Timing belt interval is 50,000 miles or 5 years.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 104,315 miles

Nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Timing belt due every 50,000 miles or every 5 years

Pass 4 Jan 2018 99,053 miles

Long travel on parking brake

Nearside rear tyre valve deteriorated

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

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

Timing belt due every 50,000 miles or every 5 years

Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,427 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Small crack in catalytic convertor

Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,947 miles

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

Rear tyres are starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 79,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,551 miles

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

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 65,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,566 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 50,140 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 43,714 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,580 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 35,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 27,410 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 27,410 miles

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

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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YS04 XJP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YS04 XJP, 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 YS04 XJP registered?

YS04 XJP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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