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VE53 WFT

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,062 mi
Last recorded73,062 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 WFT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 73,062 miles

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

generally rusty suspension components and underneath

Pass 20 Dec 2023 69,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 65,393 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,593 miles

general rust underneath

Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,093 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 49,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes onto brake valve block unit (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on valve block near front of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all onto and off valve /conector (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 47,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all onto and off valve /conector (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,842 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,198 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,354 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 41,046 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,632 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,131 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 33,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,090 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,675 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,661 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,973 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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VE53 WFT is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VE53 WFT, 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 VE53 WFT registered?

VE53 WFT is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is VE53 WFT safe to buy?

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