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GP04 ZXE

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,311 mi
Last recorded117,311 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 ZXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 117,311 miles

o/s/f dip beam slightly out of focus

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 26 Sep 2024 117,310 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

o/s/f dip beam slightly out of focus

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 7 Nov 2023 115,100 miles

general corrosion to rear suspension components

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear prop shaft/transmission mounting bushes starting to perish

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 6 Nov 2023 115,100 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to rear suspension components

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear prop shaft/transmission mounting bushes starting to perish

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 25 Oct 2023 115,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 114,783 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 114,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2021 113,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 112,708 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,940 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

tracking

Fail 27 Mar 2019 107,940 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

tracking

Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,575 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 97,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

both front headlights are deteriorated

engine management light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 87,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,329 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

abnormal grinding noise coming from o/s/r

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 75,170 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,633 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rear mounting deteriated and has become deattached from the box

Fail 1 Mar 2013 66,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rear mounting deteriated and has become deattached from the box

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,084 miles

rear exhuast corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn and require replacement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn on edges

geometry

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres outer side walls starting to perish

Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,303 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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GP04 ZXE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GP04 ZXE, 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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GP04 ZXE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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