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GF54 XBJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,561 mi
Last recorded81,561 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 XBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 81,561 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 80,535 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 80,489 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear of subframe both sides as marked multiple holes as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened off side rear as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear drum back plates corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 79,443 miles

Both rear drum brake back plates corroded

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bracket corroded as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear drum brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 78,119 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 76,742 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear drum backing plates outer lip not structural heavy corroded recommend replace (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear anti tramp bar mount corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,094 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 75,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 72,411 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Feb 2020 72,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 70,012 miles

off side front subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,918 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front wheel binding

Pass 2 Feb 2017 63,240 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,805 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 54,763 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 50,925 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 50,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,778 miles

rear tyres showsigns of ageing

Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres showsigns of ageing

Pass 18 Feb 2012 44,693 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 44,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,383 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,827 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,175 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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GF54 XBJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GF54 XBJ, 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 GF54 XBJ registered?

GF54 XBJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is GF54 XBJ safe to buy?

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