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VN54 WOU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,483 mi
Last recorded125,483 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 WOU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2015 125,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 125,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 116,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 116,581 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 107,678 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 107,678 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 97,395 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2011 84,663 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres worn on outside edges

exhaust back box corroded

front brake disc's lip worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2011 84,663 miles

both rear tyres worn on outside edges

exhaust back box corroded

front brake disc's lip worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,075 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Fail 22 Apr 2010 69,945 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,502 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,198 miles

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

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 WOU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WOU, 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 WOU registered?

VN54 WOU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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