2004 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · WG53 NWO
2004 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 148,148 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG53 NWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 148,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG53 NWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Subaru Forester (WG53 NWO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
WG53 NWO Mileage History
- 19/10/2023136,379 mi
- 14/10/2024142,144 mi+5,765 mi
- 18/10/2024142,146 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/2025148,148 mi+6,002 mi
- 16/10/2025148,148 mi
Average of roughly 5,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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