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WP04 GWJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,856 mi
Last recorded149,856 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 GWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 149,856 miles

Nearside Front drop link has slight play

Nearside Rear drop link has slight play

exhaust has blow from rear

Pass 29 Jun 2018 145,826 miles

vehicle is heavily corroded underneath but not holed as yet .

Pass 26 Jun 2017 137,165 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 130,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 130,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 119,683 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 119,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 102,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak from corroded sump pan

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 84,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,873 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,946 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,235 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,182 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 GWJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WP04 GWJ, 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 GWJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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