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GD04 GRF

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 85,950 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 85,946 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 83,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,881 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,704 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear chassis rail corroding

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,471 miles

Oil leak oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,378 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 69,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 1 May 2015 65,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,186 miles

heavy dammage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,208 miles

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 Apr 2011 45,486 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 35,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 35,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,118 miles

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

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,095 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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 GRF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GRF, 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 GRF registered?

GD04 GRF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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