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YX54 RZR

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,142 mi
Last recorded150,142 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 RZR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 150,142 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode o/s/r

Pass 7 Jun 2016 137,672 miles

vehicle underside dirty

Fail 7 Jun 2016 137,671 miles

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

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

vehicle underside dirty

Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,573 miles

central part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

engine warning light on

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2015 128,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

central part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

engine warning light on

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 116,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

malfunction indicator light on

Fail 4 Jun 2014 116,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

malfunction indicator light on

Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,959 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,688 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 58,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,611 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,341 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,624 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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YX54 RZR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX54 RZR, 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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YX54 RZR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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