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VK54 WYL

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

124,413 mi
Last recorded124,413 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 WYL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 124,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 124,248 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 121,387 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSR repair to Shock mounting area. Corrosion still preset around welded area

Fail 3 Oct 2025 121,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSR repair to Shock mounting area. Corrosion still preset around welded area

Fail 2 Sep 2025 121,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strup top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 116,042 miles

Both headlamps have a poor image

Corrosion to NS top mounting area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 116,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps have a poor image

Corrosion to NS top mounting area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 110,941 miles

Corrosion to NSR wheel box

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 110,941 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to NSR wheel box

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 106,595 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe. Replacement advised

Pass 3 Sep 2021 102,506 miles

OSR support bar bush deteriorated

Rear sub frame heavily corroded. Replacement recommended

Fail 31 Aug 2021 102,466 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel box Lower front to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

OSR support bar bush deteriorated

Rear sub frame heavily corroded. Replacement recommended

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,972 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,788 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut top mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 95,705 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow. Lambda High (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Strut top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut top mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 93,544 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 93,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,119 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,501 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,931 miles

nearside rear tyre low

one exhaust mount corroded away

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,787 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,227 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,588 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,987 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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VK54 WYL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VK54 WYL, 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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VK54 WYL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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