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GP54 UAC

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

271,416 mi
Last recorded271,416 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 UAC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 271,416 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 271,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working washer jet (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 260,206 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 250,412 miles

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

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

surface rust over rear subframe and rear floor

Pass 27 Oct 2021 245,048 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 237,328 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 237,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARM RUSTY AND HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 223,927 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 223,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 207,539 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 194,701 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads appear low

offside front flexi brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 184,200 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 184,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 174,650 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2015 174,650 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2014 155,475 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 145,705 miles

both brake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers worn

Pass 29 Oct 2012 137,217 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 131,180 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 131,035 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 116,318 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2009 105,997 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,360 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 7 Nov 2007 64,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 64,219 miles

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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GP54 UAC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GP54 UAC, 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 GP54 UAC registered?

GP54 UAC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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