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RE54 JWG

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,232 mi
Last recorded140,232 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 JWG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 140,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 138,833 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 138,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 135,849 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake only just met requirements

Fail 22 Sep 2023 135,710 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 135,336 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 129,377 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 126,529 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 119,652 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,443 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 99,998 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 99,932 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,173 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 83,239 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,865 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,787 miles

N/S/R inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,914 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,328 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,197 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,330 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,221 miles

none standard flex brake hoses fitted to car

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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RE54 JWG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE54 JWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE54 JWG?

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What year was RE54 JWG registered?

RE54 JWG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is RE54 JWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE54 JWG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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