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GK54 YJL

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,890 mi
Last recorded126,890 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 YJL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 126,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front mirror body damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2024 126,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front mirror body damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 126,267 miles

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

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

Offside Mirror body damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2022 125,027 miles

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

Offside Door mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 124,192 miles

Offside Front Brake surface corroded

Offside Mirror unit damaged

Exhaust back box casing deteriorated

Exhaust hanger on back box broken, exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2021 124,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust back box casing deteriorated

Exhaust hanger on back box broken, exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake surface corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Mirror unit damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 124,036 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 120,965 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear road wheel is of different type to other three wheels

offside front tyre worn on inner edge to 2mm

rear exhaust mounting corroded off

Fail 14 Feb 2019 120,965 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside rear road wheel is of different type to other three wheels

offside front tyre worn on inner edge to 2mm

rear exhaust mounting corroded off

Pass 9 Nov 2017 117,563 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting corroded off (exhaust still supported)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 117,563 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting corroded off (exhaust still supported)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,603 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,767 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 99,293 miles

BOLT MISSING FROM CAT MOUNTING

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 99,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOLT MISSING FROM CAT MOUNTING

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,767 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,236 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,510 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,457 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,545 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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GK54 YJL 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 76.2%.

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 GK54 YJL, 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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GK54 YJL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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