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EX54 WWD

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

244,681 mi
Last recorded244,681 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 WWD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 244,681 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

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

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

Front exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 244,663 miles

Central Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front and rear link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 242,568 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 233,113 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 233,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 224,935 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 224,935 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 216,232 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 216,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 212,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 198,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 183,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear REG PLATE BECOMING INSECURE

Pass 16 Mar 2017 168,418 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 168,418 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 154,985 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 135,089 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 120,262 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,073 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 98,837 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 868,711 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,442 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,498 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 55,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 42,512 miles

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

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 WWD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX54 WWD, 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 WWD registered?

EX54 WWD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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