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YX54 SDO

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,197 mi
Last recorded83,197 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 SDO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 83,197 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,430 miles

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

headlight lenses misting over

rear suspension bushes showing wear

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension bushes showing wear

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 68,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension bushes showing wear

both headlamp lenses misting

exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2017 67,075 miles

front brake pads getting low and brake discs rusting

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

sill covers fitted

slight blow from exhaust middle box joint

suspension components getting rusty

Fail 18 May 2017 67,075 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low and brake discs rusting

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

sill covers fitted

slight blow from exhaust middle box joint

suspension components getting rusty

Pass 25 May 2016 65,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusting

rear trailing arm forward bushes showing wear

sill covers fitted

underbody starting to rust

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 65,488 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusting

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear trailing arm forward bushes showing wear

sill covers fitted

underbody starting to rust

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2015 62,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust backbox mount broken

silol covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,018 miles

Both windscreen wipers split on edges.

Exhaust catalytic converter tin shield insecure.

Exhaust rear centre section bracket broken.

Exhaust rusting.

Some suspension bushes showing wear.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 57,018 miles

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

Both windscreen wipers split on edges.

Exhaust catalytic converter tin shield insecure.

Exhaust rear centre section bracket broken.

Exhaust rusting.

Some suspension bushes showing wear.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,828 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 May 2012 45,261 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,634 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,944 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,691 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 17,863 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 SDO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SDO, 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 YX54 SDO registered?

YX54 SDO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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