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VU54 VEK

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,211 mi
Last recorded155,211 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 VEK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 155,211 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 151,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 144,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 131,710 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,069 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 119,069 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to see condition of brake pads front/rear

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,619 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,108 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 84,108 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,802 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,699 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,971 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 47,562 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,562 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,513 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 37,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VEK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VEK, 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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VU54 VEK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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