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GJ04 KKZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,393 mi
Last recorded71,393 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,393 miles

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

offside front tyre tread inner edge bald

Fail 9 Oct 2012 71,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

offside front tyre tread inner edge bald

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,390 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,662 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,431 miles

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

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

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

unable too check passenger rear seat belt due too child seat fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,027 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 11,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,992 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

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 KKZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ04 KKZ, 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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GJ04 KKZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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