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YS54 DPN

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

108,792 mi
Last recorded108,792 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 DPN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 108,792 miles

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 20 May 2026 108,792 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2025 108,091 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 108,091 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 107,335 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 107,335 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2023 106,512 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2023 106,512 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 105,712 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 105,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2021 104,447 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 104,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2020 103,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 101,383 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 99,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 97,091 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 97,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 92,707 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 92,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 88,690 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 88,687 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 82,894 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 82,894 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 78,241 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,241 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,873 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,938 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 48,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,456 miles

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

n/s/f wiper split but not effecting drivers view

Pass 8 Nov 2007 19,693 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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YS54 DPN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS54 DPN, 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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YS54 DPN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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