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YT54 ABK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,720 mi
Last recorded45,720 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 ABK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 45,720 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 45,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 39,154 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 39,098 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 35,542 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 35,542 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 32,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has minor leak at rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 32,557 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has minor leak at rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 30,891 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 29,397 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 27,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 25,161 miles

all tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,645 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 19,233 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,711 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 16,490 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,709 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 12,437 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,531 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,446 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 5,964 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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YT54 ABK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT54 ABK, 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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YT54 ABK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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