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WJ04 VVZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,751 mi
Last recorded100,751 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 VVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 100,751 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 864,934 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 86,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 74,755 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,334 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,316 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,718 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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WJ04 VVZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ04 VVZ, 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 WJ04 VVZ registered?

WJ04 VVZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WJ04 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 VVZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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