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FV53 WUJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,874 mi
Last recorded62,874 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 WUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 62,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 59,241 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,219 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2023 57,207 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2022 55,160 miles

1 rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 12 Aug 2022 55,160 miles

1 rear exhaust bracket insecure

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 51,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2020 49,568 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 47,643 miles

Exhaust mounting defective second from rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,365 miles

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

exhaust second hanger from rear detached but exhaust secure

Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,843 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,125 miles

slight knocking on front suspension going over rough surface

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,264 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,400 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,890 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,582 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,200 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 22,379 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 22,379 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,722 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,638 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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FV53 WUJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FV53 WUJ, 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 FV53 WUJ registered?

FV53 WUJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FV53 WUJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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