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GD04 GPY

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,398 mi
Last recorded146,398 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 GPY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 146,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

backbox outer skin slightly corroded

rear diff oil leak

rear exhaust hanger corroded away - but exhaust still supported

Pass 10 Jun 2015 138,637 miles

Backbox corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip slightly worn

Pass 5 Jun 2014 123,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 108,084 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 92,119 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 91,856 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 64,083 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,299 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 45,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 28,786 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,471 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

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 GPY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GPY, 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 GPY registered?

GD04 GPY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is GD04 GPY safe to buy?

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