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YX54 XRB

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,741 mi
Last recorded160,741 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 160,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 145,286 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 125,048 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 106,649 miles

Rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust securely mounted

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 99,859 miles

front disc,s worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 88,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 73,962 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,607 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 56,607 miles

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

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

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

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 XRB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX54 XRB registered?

YX54 XRB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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The MOT history for YX54 XRB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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