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GP04 ZXJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,787 mi
Last recorded157,787 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 ZXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 157,787 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 157,787 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 148,423 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 148,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 141,093 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 127,266 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 127,266 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 120,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 111,855 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 111,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 102,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2009 88,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 88,009 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 69,684 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 69,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZXJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZXJ, 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 GP04 ZXJ registered?

GP04 ZXJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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