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YX53 NJJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,470 mi
Last recorded100,470 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 100,470 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 100,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear top suspension areas corroded o/s and n/s

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s mounting D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

exhaust mounting brackets missing

Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,465 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 75,501 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust hanging bracket broken.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 72,535 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 72,535 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 67,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight damage n/s/r lens

slight panel damage n/s/r

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,059 miles

slight damage n/s/r lens

slight panel damage n/s/r

Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,830 miles

Front 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 12 Nov 2010 54,912 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 49,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,110 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,638 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,053 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 NJJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJJ, 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 NJJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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