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WF54 XZE

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,619 mi
Last recorded146,619 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 XZE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 146,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension arms and sub frame rusty but ok at time of test

all exhaust joins corroded but ok at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2023 146,618 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension arms and sub frame rusty but ok at time of test

all exhaust joins corroded but ok at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2022 145,476 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 144,755 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 138,802 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 137,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 135,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 132,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 126,862 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 126,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 122,076 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 117,292 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 117,289 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 110,287 miles

Advise rear silencer exhaust bracket corroded and weak.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 101,616 miles

Advise n/s wiper split slightly.

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,526 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,321 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 74,960 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,960 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,830 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 60,444 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 XZE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

WF54 XZE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is WF54 XZE safe to buy?

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