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WJ54 VMU

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,243 mi
Last recorded129,243 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 129,243 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/f lower arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,931 miles

head lights aim poor front tyers worn on inner edge rear coil spring corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 126,052 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 14 Oct 2020 124,756 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2019 121,830 miles

n/s/f beam pattern poor

slight oil leak

slight play o/s/f ball joint

Pass 19 Oct 2018 116,742 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 111,765 miles

off side front tyre very low on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2017 111,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side front tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 105,137 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,313 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit 205/70;/17

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,858 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,373 miles

both rear shocks damp

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,722 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 74,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,022 miles

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

front discs poor, nsf tyre edge worn

Fail 21 Oct 2011 66,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs poor, nsf tyre edge worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,620 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 57,620 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,405 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,681 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,510 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 VMU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green 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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

WJ54 VMU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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