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VU54 JCV

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,466 mi
Last recorded84,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 JCV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2019 84,466 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 77,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger broken/corroded-system still adequatley supported

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,179 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,314 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inside

rear exhaust hanger corroded-but system still adequatley supported

Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust hanger corroded but system still adequatly supported

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,534 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,046 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 33,454 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,841 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,588 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,239 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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VU54 JCV 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 100%.

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 VU54 JCV, 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 VU54 JCV registered?

VU54 JCV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is VU54 JCV safe to buy?

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