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GR53 MLE

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,212 mi
Last recorded157,212 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 MLE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 157,212 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 156,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 139,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 139,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 125,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 125,945 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre measures 3.0mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 118,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre measures 3.0mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 111,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 111,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 100,601 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 91,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

some deterioration in bothside front brake discs

Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 82,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,601 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 75,600 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,523 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)

mid/rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres show signs of aging minor cracks/splits

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,193 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 61,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,962 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,422 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,813 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 32,534 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,081 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 8,987 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 7,197 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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GR53 MLE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GR53 MLE, 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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GR53 MLE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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