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RE54 JWL

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 JWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 136,957 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 136,953 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 135,055 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 129,102 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 121,406 miles

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 25 Jul 2022 113,309 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,647 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 101,590 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 99,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,270 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,664 miles

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar links

Fail 10 Jul 2017 94,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,247 miles

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

O/S/F brake pad wearing low.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,881 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 82,957 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 80,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 72,206 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 72,206 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,859 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,189 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,560 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,104 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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RE54 JWL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JWL, 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 RE54 JWL registered?

RE54 JWL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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