CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN54 OCW

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,910 mi
Last recorded75,910 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 OCW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,910 miles

rear offside diff seal leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2015 75,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear offside diff seal leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs correded

Fail 6 Nov 2009 44,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake flexi not secured.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,989 miles

nearside front brake flexi not secured.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,419 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,821 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN54 OCW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN54 OCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN54 OCW?

You can check the full history of VN54 OCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN54 OCW registered?

VN54 OCW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 November 2004.

Is VN54 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN54 OCW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN54 OCW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN54 OCW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.