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GF04 VLU

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,004 mi
Last recorded164,004 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VLU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 164,004 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 164,004 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 157,320 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 157,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 150,842 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 144,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 132,649 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 129,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 125,821 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 125,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 120,246 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,269 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 114,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,447 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 100,628 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 100,628 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,660 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,189 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,392 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 80,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,223 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,373 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 68,240 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 55,569 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 46,695 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,505 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 VLU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GF04 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

GF04 VLU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is GF04 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 VLU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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