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VK54 WZD

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

145,000 mi
Last recorded145,000 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 WZD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 145,000 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

suspension links/rods/arms etc corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 140,768 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension componant corrosion

outer sill coverers fitted unable too fully inspect for corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2023 136,954 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub frame corrosion

outer sill covers fitted unable too fully inspect

Fail 8 Dec 2023 136,954 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub frame corrosion

outer sill covers fitted unable too fully inspect

Pass 29 Nov 2022 132,056 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 126,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 122,078 miles

Front support members corroding

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 116,112 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 111,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 104,948 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 98,178 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 90,787 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 83,154 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,588 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,352 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 25 Aug 2012 64,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,602 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,349 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,230 miles

both rear tyres low on tread 2mm and 3mm

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,836 miles

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

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 WZD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc 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 VK54 WZD, 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 VK54 WZD registered?

VK54 WZD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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