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WV54 CDX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,536 mi
Last recorded214,536 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 214,536 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 202,213 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 196,340 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 196,340 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 158,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 158,872 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 158,872 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 156,351 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2017 156,349 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2016 144,838 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 144,838 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 135,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 125,714 miles

Nearside front headlamp beam image slightly diffused.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 114,523 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 114,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 105,230 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,780 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,933 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,395 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,460 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 CDX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WV54 CDX, 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 CDX registered?

WV54 CDX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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