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GJ54 EOC

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,161 mi
Last recorded166,161 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 EOC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 166,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 160,752 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 153,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 149,950 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 149,946 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst converter leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 145,780 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 145,780 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 141,934 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 137,311 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 137,297 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure between cat and central exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust mounts corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 132,820 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 126,970 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mount broken. 1 out of 3 left supporting

Fail 16 Jan 2018 126,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Front Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mount broken. 1 out of 3 left supporting

Pass 28 Jan 2017 121,155 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn inner and outer edges close to excessive tread not cut as deep (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 114,309 miles

Engine management light on

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

Front both sides tyres heavily worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 114,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine management light on

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

Front both sides tyres heavily worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 110,120 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/f/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 104,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipe nuts correded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 104,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipe nuts correded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,498 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,409 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre is very slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,275 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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GJ54 EOC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GJ54 EOC, 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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GJ54 EOC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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