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BU54 WFE

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,237 mi
Last recorded115,237 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 115,237 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 115,237 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 115,201 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 114,179 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 108,720 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 108,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 108,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,798 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2016 84,912 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 84,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded hole in subframe (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pads low discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,242 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,175 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,295 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 64,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,905 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,040 miles

Plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,982 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,400 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,938 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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BU54 WFE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BU54 WFE, 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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BU54 WFE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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