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GJ04 KKS

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,221 mi
Last recorded128,221 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 KKS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 128,221 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 127,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 121,908 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 118,168 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 117,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 116,769 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 111,770 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 107,125 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 107,125 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 101,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,486 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,392 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall (not to cord)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,169 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,510 miles

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,448 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 66,448 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,715 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,416 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,251 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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GJ04 KKS is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GJ04 KKS, 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 GJ04 KKS registered?

GJ04 KKS is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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