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GM04 PXJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,297 mi
Last recorded88,297 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 PXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 88,297 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter perished slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the sides and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter perished slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 88,297 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter perished slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the sides and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter perished slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 72,842 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2024 70,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,898 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 66,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 64,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 62,197 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,789 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,396 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,044 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 52,362 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,533 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,261 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,957 miles

front pads very low

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,981 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 36,969 miles

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

bonnet difficult to close

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2010 34,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,652 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,009 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,995 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 23,995 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GM04 PXJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GM04 PXJ, 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 GM04 PXJ registered?

GM04 PXJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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