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GK54 YJO

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,216 mi
Last recorded167,216 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 YJO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 167,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 153,268 miles

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2017 140,439 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 140,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 130,241 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 118,433 miles

rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 108,461 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,124 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)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,786 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,120 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,193 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,644 miles

Some corrosion on rear brake discs, rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,119 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL BEFORE TEST WAS DONE.

Fail 5 Sep 2007 37,119 miles

ADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL BEFORE TEST WAS DONE.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YJO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YJO, 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 YJO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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