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YT54 XRV

2004 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,059 mi
Last recorded95,059 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 XRV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,059 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 95,056 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 85,443 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 83,876 miles

Offside Front Outer Outer C.V. boot deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mounting 1 of 3 broken, exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 83,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Outer C.V. boot deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box mounting 1 of 3 broken, exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 76,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Heavy misting, not yet serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 76,144 miles

Power steering malfunctioning Juddering in operation (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Completely bald on inner, cords exposed around entire tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Heavy misting, not yet serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,279 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,014 miles

Front Headlight lens deteriorated.

Fail 7 Sep 2021 64,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlight lens deteriorated.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 57,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 55,539 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,734 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 52,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,290 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 49,070 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 29 Aug 2015 47,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to check brake pads

Pass 23 Aug 2014 43,948 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,066 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 38,858 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 35,118 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 32,997 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,262 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,491 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,500 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 XRV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YT54 XRV, 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 YT54 XRV registered?

YT54 XRV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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