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WP04 GWE

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

242,888 mi
Last recorded242,888 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 GWE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 242,888 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 242,875 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 226,421 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 226,421 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 211,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 210,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch seat belt mounting anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 193,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 180,503 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 164,762 miles

rear seat missing

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 12 Dec 2016 164,640 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Jan 2016 156,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 4 Jan 2016 156,655 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Jan 2015 141,557 miles

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

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

exhaust catalyst to centre exhaust joint coroded

exhaust rear silencer front bracket broken but exhaust still appears to be secure

Fail 22 Dec 2014 141,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

exhaust catalyst to centre exhaust joint coroded

exhaust rear silencer front bracket broken but exhaust still appears to be secure

Pass 7 Dec 2013 122,404 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 107,619 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

near side rear valve stem rubber cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2011 96,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 96,204 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,264 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 88,264 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Nov 2009 79,187 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 67,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 57,651 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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WP04 GWE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WP04 GWE, 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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WP04 GWE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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