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GP53 ULR

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,305 mi
Last recorded140,305 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 ULR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 140,305 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 137,589 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 129,337 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 129,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing no split pins both bottom joints and both track rod ends. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 119,501 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 116,715 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 113,293 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,895 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to center pipe blowing . (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Tyre valve perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 98,295 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 98,293 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,839 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,644 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 87,644 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 79,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,711 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 76,711 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,547 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2011 65,121 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)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,548 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 57,017 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,412 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,325 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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GP53 ULR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GP53 ULR, 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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GP53 ULR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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