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CJ53 WDC

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,782 mi
Last recorded102,782 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 WDC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 102,782 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 102,779 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 97,100 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,375 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 90,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,314 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,744 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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CJ53 WDC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CJ53 WDC, 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 CJ53 WDC registered?

CJ53 WDC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is CJ53 WDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ53 WDC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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