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GM04 ZFR

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,247 mi
Last recorded139,247 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 ZFR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 139,247 miles

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

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 18 Feb 2025 136,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 135,810 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 130,688 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 122,199 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 114,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 104,872 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,640 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 84,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,329 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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GM04 ZFR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

GM04 ZFR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is GM04 ZFR safe to buy?

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