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WR53 WJZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,465 mi
Last recorded165,465 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 WJZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 165,465 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 165,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 pipes leading to union and leaving union( marked yellow) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 149,920 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2016 149,918 miles

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 138,011 miles

exhaust fouling rear arb bracket

Fail 27 Jan 2015 138,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust fouling rear arb bracket

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 123,930 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 119,836 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 111,768 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 103,328 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 87,865 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,361 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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WR53 WJZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR53 WJZ, 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 WR53 WJZ registered?

WR53 WJZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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