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EK54 JWF

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,473 mi
Last recorded79,473 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 79,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 79,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 76,980 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 74,268 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,473 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 70,002 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 60,500 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,116 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 56,116 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 53,544 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,173 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,682 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,051 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,774 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,475 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,241 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,828 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,684 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,750 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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EK54 JWF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JWF, 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

How do I check the history of EK54 JWF?

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What year was EK54 JWF registered?

EK54 JWF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is EK54 JWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK54 JWF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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