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GJ54 LCN

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,079 mi
Last recorded132,079 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 132,079 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 126,488 miles

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

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 126,487 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 118,874 miles

Central Front Front grill insecure

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

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 118,873 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Front grill insecure

Front Engine oil low

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

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,769 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 91,943 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,752 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,575 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and starting to wear low on edges.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 73,575 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and starting to wear low on edges.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,013 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2014 67,013 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,048 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,021 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,966 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 45,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake disc(s) slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,607 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 25,607 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,763 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 14,310 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 10,388 miles

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

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

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 LCN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LCN, 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 GJ54 LCN registered?

GJ54 LCN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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