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VX54 LVA

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

200,865 mi
Last recorded200,865 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 LVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 200,865 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 194,426 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 191,864 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush of trailing arms (to chassis) both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 188,815 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 181,610 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 181,609 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 172,226 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 163,497 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 154,162 miles

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 26 Jun 2013 142,646 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 132,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 108,084 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 88,047 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,452 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,540 miles

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

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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VX54 LVA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VX54 LVA, 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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VX54 LVA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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