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WR54 KEU

2004 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,399 mi
Last recorded163,399 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 KEU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 163,399 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 163,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 163,185 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 163,013 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 162,953 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 162,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 160,906 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 157,521 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 155,857 miles

Front new front subframe parts fitted

Nearside Front new anti roll bar linkage fitted

Nearside Rear new anti roll bar linkage fitted

Nearside Rear new coil spring fitted

Nearside Rear new shock absorber fitted

Offside Front new anti roll bar linkage fitted

Offside Rear new anti roll bar linkage fitted

Offside Rear new coil spring fitted

Offside Rear new shock absorber fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 151,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 151,512 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 144,677 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 137,175 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 132,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 124,274 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 113,894 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 105,726 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubber mounts slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2010 105,538 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubber mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2009 94,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

anti slip wearing

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight brake judder on roadtest

Fail 24 Feb 2009 94,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

anti slip wearing

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight brake judder on roadtest

Pass 29 Jan 2008 83,799 miles

Front brake pads not visible to inspect.

Fail 28 Jan 2008 83,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake pads not visible to inspect.

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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WR54 KEU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WR54 KEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR54 KEU registered?

WR54 KEU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is WR54 KEU safe to buy?

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