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WV54 CEA

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,562 mi
Last recorded114,562 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 CEA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 114,562 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,623 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 109,761 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 108,482 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 107,066 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,080 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules a little corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect exhaust leak on right side manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear oozing fluid and offside bouncy - Advise replacing (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside front oozing oil and quite bouncy - Advise replacing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 105,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrules a little corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect exhaust leak on right side manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear oozing fluid and offside bouncy - Advise replacing (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside front oozing oil and quite bouncy - Advise replacing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 98,909 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All shock absorbers have small ooze of fluid, offside rear shock absorber reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,890 miles

A little corrosion starting on brake hose ferrules

Offside rear, offside front & nearside rear shock absorbers starting to ooze a little fluid

Fail 20 Nov 2018 96,890 miles

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

A little corrosion starting on brake hose ferrules

Offside rear, offside front & nearside rear shock absorbers starting to ooze a little fluid

Pass 19 Sep 2017 91,785 miles

Offside rear shock absorber oozing fluid

Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,285 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 87,285 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,783 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 78,783 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,965 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 56,965 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,537 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 18,545 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 CEA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

WV54 CEA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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The MOT history for WV54 CEA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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