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YW04 UOC

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,302 mi
Last recorded159,302 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 UOC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 159,302 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 153,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 153,901 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 147,617 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Sep 2021 147,611 miles

Emissions not tested due to back box blocked (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 145,349 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 139,827 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 139,827 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 131,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 131,961 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 127,267 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 122,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 118,431 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 107,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt at time of test

advise engine management light on at time of test

advise rear number plate backing starting to lift

Pass 15 Apr 2013 98,741 miles

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

slight cuts in treads of both rear tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,748 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,956 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 66,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,598 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,396 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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YW04 UOC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YW04 UOC, 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 YW04 UOC registered?

YW04 UOC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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