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GL04 ZNS

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,992 mi
Last recorded165,992 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 ZNS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 165,992 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 154,039 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 140,351 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 137,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 137,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 104,499 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low

Nearside Front headlamp washer jet broken

Fail 7 Jun 2019 104,499 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front brake pads are wearing low

Nearside Front headlamp washer jet broken

Pass 19 Jun 2018 101,158 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlamp washer jet broken and missing

Fail 15 Jun 2018 101,158 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlamp washer jet broken and missing

Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,423 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,162 miles

Nearside front headlamp washer jet broken

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,533 miles

Nearside front headlamp glass/cover is starting to deteriorate

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

Offside headlamp glass/cover is starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,077 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,712 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,090 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,461 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,399 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,528 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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GL04 ZNS is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GL04 ZNS, 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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GL04 ZNS is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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