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GL53 KMG

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,741 mi
Last recorded121,741 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KMG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 121,741 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 121,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 120,830 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 120,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 119,202 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 119,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 118,451 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,855 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 92,264 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,574 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 79,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,240 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,390 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,311 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 31,639 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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GL53 KMG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL53 KMG, 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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What year was GL53 KMG registered?

GL53 KMG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is GL53 KMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 KMG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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