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GK54 YJH

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,287 mi
Last recorded101,287 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 YJH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 101,287 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 100,549 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,769 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 98,885 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 97,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,715 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 94,320 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,742 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,159 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,640 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 87,064 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,776 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,717 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 73,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,319 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 68,954 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,811 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 62,811 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,615 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,536 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,327 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,377 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 33,012 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GK54 YJH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GK54 YJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK54 YJH registered?

GK54 YJH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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