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EK54 JWE

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,935 mi
Last recorded118,935 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 JWE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 118,935 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 118,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge also cracked in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, may need tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge also cracked in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 118,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge also cracked in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, may need tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge also cracked in the treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 116,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 109,320 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 100,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 93,005 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,715 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,540 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,010 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,650 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,201 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,398 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front under tray fitted.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,138 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front under tray fitted.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,942 miles

near side wiper blade rubber deteriorated

undertray fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre worn down to minimum on outer side.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,783 miles

front under tray fitted.

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on outer sides o/s/r tyre worn on inner side.

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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EK54 JWE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EK54 JWE, 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 EK54 JWE registered?

EK54 JWE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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