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WJ54 VYC

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,958 mi
Last recorded105,958 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VYC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near the connector joint/coupling (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 105,958 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near the connector joint/coupling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.85mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at the joint coupling (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 101,182 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.85mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at the joint coupling (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,788 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 93,751 miles

Steering locking device missing Offside front track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside rear (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 90,654 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 90,654 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 86,212 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s hand brake performance just meets requirements

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,897 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 70,829 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 70,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,648 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 70,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f headlamp washer direction incorrect

o/s/f washer jet requires adjustment

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,128 miles

Front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,980 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,529 miles

both frt tyres starting to wear tread on inner & outer edges

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 VYC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WJ54 VYC, 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 VYC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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