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GF04 VLH

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

213,987 mi
Last recorded213,987 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VLH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 213,987 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 213,987 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 205,316 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 205,291 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 198,567 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 198,561 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 192,396 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 192,386 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 187,186 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 178,975 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 178,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 165,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 155,620 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 155,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 147,814 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 140,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 132,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 125,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 125,624 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 117,970 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 112,415 miles

Small stone chip in screen.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 106,544 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 92,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,804 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 77,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,753 miles

Rear plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,950 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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GF04 VLH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF04 VLH, 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 GF04 VLH registered?

GF04 VLH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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