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G16 TAK

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,625 mi
Last recorded94,625 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 TAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 94,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside at caliper connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside at caliper connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both nearside and offside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills have plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2024 93,709 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 92,508 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 92,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 90,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame under brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 87,888 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,558 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,706 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,297 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,153 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 61,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,754 miles

front inner brake pads worn low

rear inner brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,571 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 43,242 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,903 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,934 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,135 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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G16 TAK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 G16 TAK, 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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G16 TAK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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