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DN53 WGD

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

173,193 mi
Last recorded173,193 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 WGD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 173,193 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 170,654 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 162,496 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 150,973 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 150,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 142,230 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 132,041 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 124,614 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 116,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear mounting bracket badly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 116,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear mounting bracket badly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 99,315 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 80,059 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 62,914 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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DN53 WGD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DN53 WGD, 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 DN53 WGD registered?

DN53 WGD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is DN53 WGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 WGD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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