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YU53 BCZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,316 mi
Last recorded117,316 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 BCZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 117,316 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 117,149 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))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,914 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 103,360 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 98,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 95,560 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 95,560 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,184 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,326 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 75,105 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,465 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,579 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 58,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,745 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,392 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,000 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,226 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,341 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,793 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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YU53 BCZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YU53 BCZ, 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 YU53 BCZ registered?

YU53 BCZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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