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YY53 RNF

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,600 mi
Last recorded98,600 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 RNF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 98,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 150,985 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 150,985 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 138,237 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 127,773 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 127,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 120,922 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 120,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 115,436 miles

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded but not holed

Rear subframe corroded but not holed

Fail 24 Mar 2017 115,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded but not holed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear subframe corroded but not holed

Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,194 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,354 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 88,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 72,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,049 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,475 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,074 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,675 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)

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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YY53 RNF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YY53 RNF, 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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YY53 RNF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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