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VN04 WUJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,649 mi
Last recorded179,649 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 WUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 179,649 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut turret (2.4.A.3)

Rear Oil leak ()

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 177,747 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 177,747 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 169,144 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 159,178 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 148,122 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 137,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 115,396 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 115,396 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 93,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 72,992 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 51,009 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,009 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 22,061 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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VN04 WUJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN04 WUJ, 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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VN04 WUJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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