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EX54 WVY

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,591 mi
Last recorded150,591 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 WVY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 150,591 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 145,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 139,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 135,052 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 129,310 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 129,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 120,162 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 144,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 108,891 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,745 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE M+ S TYPE

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY AGE CRACKED - BORDER LINE

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

E .M L LIGHT IS ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

TOW BALL HAS A COVERED FITTED

UNDER TRAY IS COVERED IN OIL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front no plate is cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2014 100,745 miles

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

ADDED 2 lts of engine oil to carry out test

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE M+ S TYPE

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE BADLY AGE CRACKED - BORDER LINE

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

E .M L LIGHT IS ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

TOW BALL HAS A COVERED FITTED

UNDER TRAY IS COVERED IN OIL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front no plate is cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,820 miles

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

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,415 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 89,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,231 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008
Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,677 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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EX54 WVY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX54 WVY, 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 EX54 WVY registered?

EX54 WVY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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