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VU54 XND

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,552 mi
Last recorded129,552 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XND
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 129,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 119,219 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 113,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 113,275 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 107,596 miles

ns/os front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2012 103,119 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,271 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 90,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 75,568 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,187 miles

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

front brake disc's lipped and pads appear low

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,649 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 XND is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XND, 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 XND registered?

VU54 XND is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is VU54 XND safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU54 XND shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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