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GF04 VLT

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,530 mi
Last recorded132,530 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 132,530 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 123,943 miles

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

front discs brake backing plates corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 123,941 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front discs brake backing plates corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 117,583 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 117,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 103,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 100,869 miles

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated-beam image/intensity poor

Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 96,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,689 miles

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

Fail 6 Oct 2017 93,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EM light indicating a fault

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,200 miles

EM light indicating a fault

slight leak from offside rear shock absorber

Pass 27 Oct 2015 87,631 miles

wear in front anti-roll bar link ball joints

Fail 27 Oct 2015 87,631 miles

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

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

wear in front anti-roll bar link ball joints

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,177 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,946 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,595 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount detacted

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,295 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2011 57,706 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,362 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 36,983 miles

Both n/s/ tyres worn uneven.

Cracking in all four tyres.

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 36,983 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Both n/s/ tyres worn uneven.

Cracking in all four tyres.

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)

Pass 9 May 2008 24,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,744 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 VLT is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VLT, 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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GF04 VLT is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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