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YY54 MYR

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,554 mi
Last recorded90,554 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 MYR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 90,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 90,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 85,608 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 81,067 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 81,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 76,214 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 72,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,356 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 63,717 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 58,078 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 58,078 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 52,809 miles

Rear exhaust box and flange poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,367 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken .

Fail 19 Dec 2016 51,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket broken .

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,541 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded joint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 49,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,296 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 41,978 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,188 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,642 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,943 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 25,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,074 miles

Nearside 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 MYR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YY54 MYR, 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 YY54 MYR registered?

YY54 MYR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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