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LK54 WBF

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,085 mi
Last recorded90,085 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 WBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 83,622 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 83,622 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,468 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked but doesnt expose cords

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 79,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear tyres badly cracked but doesnt expose cords

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,142 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 75,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 68,323 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,340 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 62,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,773 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

long hand brake travel

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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LK54 WBF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LK54 WBF, 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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LK54 WBF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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