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VN54 WOJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,444 mi
Last recorded145,444 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 WOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 145,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 142,281 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 142,261 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 140,019 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 138,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 136,211 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 132,769 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 132,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 128,361 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 128,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,686 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 115,049 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 105,062 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 98,788 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 88,893 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 88,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 80,333 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,468 miles

Plastic sill covers and arch liners preventing full examination

Rear exhaust and mounts corroding

Service wear to front brake discs

Some corrosion to front suspension arms

Some corrosion to rear brake hose ferules

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,285 miles

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,793 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,248 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 44,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 39,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2009 39,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2008 33,172 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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VN54 WOJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VN54 WOJ, 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 VN54 WOJ registered?

VN54 WOJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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