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GD04 GOX

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

160,173 mi
Last recorded160,173 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 GOX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 160,173 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 152,975 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 151,679 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 145,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and center pipes slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 137,780 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 129,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

catalytic converter exhaust pipe slightly corroded and pin holed

Fail 19 Aug 2020 129,209 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

catalytic converter exhaust pipe slightly corroded and pin holed

Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 120,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front brake binding

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,632 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,129 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,476 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,250 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,906 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,577 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,577 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,539 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,246 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,507 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 41,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,347 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,802 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,427 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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GD04 GOX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GD04 GOX, 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 GD04 GOX registered?

GD04 GOX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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