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WG54 VVT

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,025 mi
Last recorded143,025 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 VVT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 143,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake flexible pipe insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2021 138,713 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 134,739 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 132,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 129,365 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 126,263 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 122,970 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 120,780 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 117,646 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 117,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 109,669 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 109,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 95,830 miles

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

advise replacement front discs in near future

Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,118 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 77,139 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,139 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,277 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 50,562 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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WG54 VVT is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG54 VVT, 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 WG54 VVT registered?

WG54 VVT is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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The MOT history for WG54 VVT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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