2004 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · WD54 UEX
2004 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 145,331 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD54 UEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 145,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD54 UEX 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 (WD54 UEX) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WD54 UEX Mileage History
- 26/01/2024121,781 mi
- 21/01/2025131,141 mi+9,360 mi
- 22/01/2025131,141 mi
- 21/01/2026145,145 mi+14,004 mi
- 26/01/2026145,331 mi+186 mi
Average of roughly 11,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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