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GJ04 KKV

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,810 mi
Last recorded147,810 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 KKV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 147,810 miles

nearside door mirror glass mirror taped in

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

Pass 2 May 2019 140,836 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 135,164 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 128,426 miles

nearside and offside headlamp lenses slightly faded

Pass 11 May 2016 120,128 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 28 Apr 2015 112,197 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,724 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 93,189 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,961 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 72,323 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,535 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 64,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,583 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,253 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 36,149 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 KKV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KKV, 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 KKV registered?

GJ04 KKV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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The MOT history for GJ04 KKV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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