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YX54 XRJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,410 mi
Last recorded149,410 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 XRJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 149,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 140,625 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Dec 2019 140,625 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 133,730 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 125,928 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 125,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 116,770 miles

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

rear axle stabiliser arm bushes slightly perished and worn with some movement (not excessive)

rear brake discs in poor condition

windscreen cracked in b zone does not affect view

Fail 2 Dec 2016 116,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear axle stabiliser arm bushes slightly perished and worn with some movement (not excessive)

rear brake discs in poor condition

windscreen cracked in b zone does not affect view

Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,352 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 89,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 89,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 2 Dec 2013 82,454 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 82,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 81,111 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,417 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,431 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,472 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,815 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,120 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 XRJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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