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GL54 JZT

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,285 mi
Last recorded200,285 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 JZT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 200,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 199,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 193,782 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 188,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 174,547 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 174,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 162,363 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot inner securing clip broken

Fail 1 Jun 2018 162,363 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside front outer cv boot inner securing clip broken

Pass 2 Jun 2017 132,931 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 132,931 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 111,287 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 111,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,993 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,587 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 61,930 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,966 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,508 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 26,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,552 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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GL54 JZT 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 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 GL54 JZT, 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 GL54 JZT registered?

GL54 JZT is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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