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YX53 NEJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,289 mi
Last recorded157,289 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 NEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 157,289 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 151,204 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 151,204 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 145,458 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 145,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 139,404 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 139,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 135,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

electical trailer socket not fitted/removed.

rear brake hoses,ferrules corroded.

slight oil leak around offside rear axle seal.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 135,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

E.M.L.on.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake disc`s and pads worn.

slight oil leak around offside rear axle seal.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 129,838 miles

E.M.L.on.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 129,838 miles

E.M.L.on.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 121,070 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 107,693 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 107,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 97,637 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 97,637 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 85,875 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,252 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,313 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 34,649 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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YX53 NEJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YX53 NEJ, 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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YX53 NEJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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