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WJ04 VWB

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,205 mi
Last recorded159,205 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 159,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

items removed from drivers view prior to testing

manufacturer fitted under-trays obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2016 159,114 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

items removed from drivers view prior to testing

manufacturer fitted under-trays obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 151,538 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 145,434 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 145,434 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 134,036 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 134,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 123,175 miles

rear box starting to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2011 107,834 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 89,392 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,392 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,227 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,906 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,427 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,866 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,348 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 VWB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

WJ04 VWB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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