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WA54 RKN

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,617 mi
Last recorded83,617 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 RKN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 83,617 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,004 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,004 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust mount broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 69,628 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 69,628 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,445 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,083 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,096 miles

unable to check fuel filler neck/sills as covers are fitted and items are partly hidden from view.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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WA54 RKN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WA54 RKN, 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 WA54 RKN registered?

WA54 RKN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is WA54 RKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA54 RKN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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