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VU54 JCX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,883 mi
Last recorded90,883 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2014 90,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front wiper blade split. (clears screen affectively)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front wiper blade split. (clears screen affectively)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,079 miles

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

backbox mount broken

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Jan 2012 76,079 miles

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

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

backbox mount broken

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,497 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,003 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,280 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 38,015 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,015 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 JCX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU54 JCX, 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

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What year was VU54 JCX registered?

VU54 JCX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 September 2004.

Is VU54 JCX safe to buy?

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