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CW54 FKP

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,404 mi
Last recorded115,404 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 FKP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 115,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 111,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 110,706 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 106,006 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 106,006 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 103,502 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 94,556 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 81,842 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,537 miles

wipers smear screen

Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,975 miles

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

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

Plastic undershield fitted

Slight surface corrosion n/s/f brake disc

Slight surface corrosion o/s/f brake disc

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,139 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,323 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 29,029 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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CW54 FKP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CW54 FKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW54 FKP registered?

CW54 FKP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is CW54 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW54 FKP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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