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WV54 CDO

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,285 mi
Last recorded64,285 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 CDO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 64,285 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 64,282 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 60,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 60,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 56,157 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 56,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 51,269 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 49,289 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 46,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,612 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 30,550 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 8 Aug 2017 27,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,076 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,347 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,987 miles

Nearside side repeater slightly damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2011 21,556 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 21,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 18,160 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,878 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 12,369 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,330 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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WV54 CDO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV54 CDO, 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 WV54 CDO registered?

WV54 CDO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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