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YY54 MYF

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,208 mi
Last recorded186,208 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 MYF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 186,208 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 179,214 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 172,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pipes oiled

Fail 5 Dec 2016 172,599 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pipes oiled

Pass 4 Dec 2015 159,097 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 136,276 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 108,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 107,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs pitted slightly

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Sep 2011 92,566 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs pitted slightly

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,536 miles

Boath rear tyrs are slightly worn on the inside edges but okay for m.o.t

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 79,536 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Boath rear tyrs are slightly worn on the inside edges but okay for m.o.t

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

The n.s.r tyre is slightly worn on the outside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,593 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,794 miles

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)

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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YY54 MYF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY54 MYF, 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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YY54 MYF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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