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WJ04 XTD

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,934 mi
Last recorded134,934 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 XTD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 134,934 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 125,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2023 115,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 115,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,856 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 93,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,319 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,117 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,935 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 69,202 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,472 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 63,472 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,915 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sill covers fited not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,009 miles

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

front tyres uneven wear inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 7 Jun 2013 50,009 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres uneven wear inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,782 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,684 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,650 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 XTD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

WJ04 XTD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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