2004 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · WM54 KGJ
2004 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 133,206 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM54 KGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2023
- 133,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM54 KGJ 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 (WM54 KGJ) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2023 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 (19 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
WM54 KGJ Mileage History
- 14/12/2021131,508 mi
- 14/01/2022131,516 mi+8 mi
- 14/12/2022132,692 mi+1,176 mi
- 06/12/2023133,206 mi+514 mi
- 06/12/2023133,206 mi
Average of roughly 859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L Engines)Serious
The 2.5L EJ25 engine in the SG XT is prone to external coolant and oil leaks from the head gaskets, eventually leading to overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant leaks and exhaust leaks as a recurring failure area on this generation.
- Self-Levelling Suspension (SLS) FailureModerate
The original rear struts leak and sag over time, leaving the rear of the SG sitting low, especially when towing or loaded. Suspension is a leading MOT failure area on this generation, and genuine OEM SLS parts are expensive in the UK.
- Rear Subframe and Mounting Point CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe and its suspension mounting points, often before the body panels look especially rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if ignored.
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