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CX54 ZWR

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,550 mi
Last recorded153,550 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 ZWR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 153,550 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose all exhaust system corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 153,550 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose all exhaust system corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 153,439 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corrosion hole rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corrosion hole rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe rotten and falling apart. both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 151,245 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OSF and NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR and NSR Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 151,233 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OSF and NSF - dazzling (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OSF and NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR and NSR Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 146,889 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy OS and NS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF and NSF bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 146,845 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy OS and NS (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF and NSF bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 141,603 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 135,710 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 135,681 miles

Headlamp aim too high x 2 (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016
Pass 5 Feb 2015 120,932 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 114,406 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,623 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 100,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,897 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 78,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,810 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 67,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,030 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,808 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,319 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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CX54 ZWR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX54 ZWR, 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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CX54 ZWR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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