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GL04 ZNW

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,622 mi
Last recorded97,622 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 ZNW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 97,622 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2025 97,622 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2024 94,248 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 94,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 84,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 84,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge

both head lamps deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2018 77,088 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 77,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubber missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 69,729 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 69,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,201 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 64,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,754 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 57,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,559 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 57,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,357 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,710 miles

both front brake disks rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,042 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,626 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,700 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,805 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 ZNW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GL04 ZNW, 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 ZNW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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