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VN53 WGX

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

107,841 mi
Last recorded107,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 WGX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 107,841 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 105,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 103,456 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 101,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 98,461 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 95,040 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 91,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 88,824 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 84,517 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 71,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,952 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,083 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,150 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,508 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,571 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,441 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,763 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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VN53 WGX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VN53 WGX, 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 VN53 WGX registered?

VN53 WGX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is VN53 WGX safe to buy?

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