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WG53 NWN

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,112 mi
Last recorded149,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 NWN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 149,112 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 138,947 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 127,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers window not opening

headlight lenses in poor condition

lower engine cover hanging off

nearside front tyre edges worn

offside rear tyre low in tread

one rear exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 28 Jan 2016 127,239 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers window not opening

headlight lenses in poor condition

lower engine cover hanging off

nearside front tyre edges worn

offside rear tyre low in tread

one rear exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 29 Jan 2015 114,047 miles

Damage offside outer sill Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 114,047 miles

Damage offside outer sill Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 105,207 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 105,094 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 96,527 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 96,527 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 89,231 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

anti-slip rubber missing from clutch pedal

Pass 31 Jan 2012 89,231 miles

anti-slip rubber missing from clutch pedal

Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,168 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,408 miles

tested wet

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,032 miles

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

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 8 Nov 2007 26,710 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 20,382 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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WG53 NWN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG53 NWN, 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 WG53 NWN registered?

WG53 NWN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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