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KD54 WNY

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,068 mi
Last recorded133,068 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 WNY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 133,068 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 131,052 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 127,801 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 123,451 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 123,442 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,034 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,987 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 112,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front tyre close to limit, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 107,167 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 107,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,496 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 101,483 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,731 miles

product on lenses

Fail 3 Oct 2016 94,718 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt lock mechanism faulty (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

product on lenses

Pass 6 Oct 2015 35,402 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,229 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,902 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2013 70,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2012 62,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,437 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,619 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,984 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,499 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,005 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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KD54 WNY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KD54 WNY, 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 KD54 WNY registered?

KD54 WNY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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