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WJ04 VVN

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,123 mi
Last recorded146,123 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 VVN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 146,123 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 146,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak x2 leaks (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 143,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 139,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 134,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into junction x3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 134,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into junction x3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,054 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,182 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush X2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch turret to strut upper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Outer Sill covers fitted preventing a full inspection

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,945 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 92,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,342 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 84,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 78,303 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 66,957 miles

rear exhaust system getting rusty

Pass 23 May 2011 56,049 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 56,049 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 45,540 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 34,223 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,094 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 16,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WJ04 VVN 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 71.4%.

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 WJ04 VVN, 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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WJ04 VVN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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