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GJ54 LCO

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,134 mi
Last recorded81,134 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 81,134 miles

front and rear subframes rusting

Pass 25 Sep 2024 79,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 77,926 miles

rear subframe and link arms rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,565 miles

front lower arms rusty

rear subframe rusting

Pass 22 Sep 2021 75,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 75,836 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,588 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 74,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 64,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,404 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,658 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,733 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,257 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,849 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,736 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,171 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 LCO 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 GJ54 LCO, 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 LCO registered?

GJ54 LCO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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