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VU54 WVX

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,206 mi
Last recorded132,206 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,206 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 132,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 126,655 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 126,621 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 124,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 112,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 107,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst joint.as marked. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective near back box. mounting missing. as marked. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,402 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 98,379 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle carrier (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle carrier bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 93,723 miles

Exhaust system beginning to get in poor condition.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,535 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 89,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,151 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 84,151 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Note;- object on centre of windscreen, removed for MOT.

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,117 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,375 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 WVX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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