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GK54 YJM

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,026 mi
Last recorded93,026 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 YJM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 93,026 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 90,362 miles

Nearside Front headlamp washer inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

damage to nearside front door

damage to nearside front wing

damage to nearside rear door

damage to offside rear quarter panel

Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,188 miles

N/S/F wing and N/S/F door has some damage

N/S/R wheel arch has some damage

O/S/R quarter panel has some damage

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 88,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S/F wing and N/S/F door has some damage

N/S/R wheel arch has some damage

O/S/R quarter panel has some damage

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,086 miles

Nearside Front door and wing damage

Fail 15 Sep 2020 86,086 miles

Nearside Front door and wing damage

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,833 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,331 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,361 miles

Both rear tyre "age" cracking

Metal brake pipes staring to corrode especially those near rear 4 way joiner

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the outer tread shoulder

offside front tyre wearing heavily on the inner tread shoulder

offside rear tyre has a split on the outer sidewall, but cord not yet visible

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,715 miles

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner shoulder

Fail 10 Sep 2014 57,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner shoulder

Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,477 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,855 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,161 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 32,944 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,286 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,281 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,814 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 YJM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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