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WF54 XYX

2004 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

143,053 mi
Last recorded143,053 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 XYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 143,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 130,695 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 120,045 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 120,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 117,146 miles

brake fluid level low

engine, under and sill covers fitted

nsf inner cv boot split

osf outer cv boot deteriroating

Pass 1 Nov 2021 106,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 101,623 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 101,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,836 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 94,836 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 88,527 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 88,527 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 74,410 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,967 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,450 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 61,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 61,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 54,059 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,578 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,126 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 27,421 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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WF54 XYX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WF54 XYX, 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 WF54 XYX registered?

WF54 XYX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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