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WJ54 OMT

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

184,727 mi
Last recorded184,727 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 OMT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 184,727 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 171,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 158,381 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 151,959 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 143,706 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 128,169 miles

damage to rear bumper

Fail 11 Dec 2018 128,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge - 205/70R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

damage to rear bumper

Pass 6 Dec 2017 119,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 119,088 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm and wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 109,409 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

radiator leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,482 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2014 89,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2013 78,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 68,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s washer jet needs adjustment

Pass 9 Dec 2011 58,558 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 58,556 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 50,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,577 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres are perished on the sidewall areas

Pass 6 Dec 2008 34,540 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,259 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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WJ54 OMT 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 81%.

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 WJ54 OMT, 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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WJ54 OMT is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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