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VX54 VVN

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

144,783 mi
Last recorded144,783 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 VVN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 144,783 miles

heavy underbody and suspension corrosion

the nearside no plate light is in opp

the rear suspension arm bushes are splitting and perished

Fail 14 May 2025 144,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

heavy underbody and suspension corrosion

the nearside no plate light is in opp

the rear suspension arm bushes are splitting and perished

Pass 28 Feb 2024 143,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 141,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 138,234 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 136,246 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 134,530 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 130,301 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,291 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 122,414 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 118,716 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 113,601 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 109,538 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 104,849 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 104,511 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 103,255 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 90,151 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 76,111 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,669 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,662 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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VX54 VVN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VVN, 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 VX54 VVN registered?

VX54 VVN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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