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YS04 XPW

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,920 mi
Last recorded166,920 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 XPW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 166,920 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 165,865 miles

Slight damage to front bumper

Pass 18 Aug 2017 165,053 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 161,938 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 161,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 161,890 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise under covers and nail nsr tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2015 157,092 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 156,888 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 150,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 9 May 2012 143,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 136,646 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 127,114 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2010 127,114 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 109,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 84,333 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 63,244 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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YS04 XPW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

YS04 XPW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YS04 XPW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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