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WJ54 RDZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,224 mi
Last recorded122,224 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 RDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 122,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 122,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,761 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 114,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 104,051 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 104,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,337 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,101 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,349 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,363 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,470 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,936 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,064 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 RDZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RDZ, 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 WJ54 RDZ registered?

WJ54 RDZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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