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GU04 SVK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,682 mi
Last recorded148,682 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 SVK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 148,682 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S/F brake disc back plate corroded and holed

O/S/R back plate corroded and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside and welding repairs carried out

exhaust joints and brackets corroded and weak

Fail 4 Jun 2024 148,682 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened O/S/R broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill @ rear suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S/F brake disc back plate corroded and holed

O/S/R back plate corroded and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front lower arms ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside and welding repairs carried out

exhaust joints and brackets corroded and weak

Pass 6 Mar 2023 147,951 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 147,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 144,886 miles

corrosion to rear subframe. no holes found

Pass 3 Mar 2021 142,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 140,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 136,296 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 130,362 miles

corrosion to n/s/r subframe

Pass 17 Feb 2017 124,852 miles

corrosion to n/s rear subframe

Pass 18 Feb 2016 120,715 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 115,480 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 115,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,309 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 103,485 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 96,448 miles

Front registration plate is starting to delaminate

Fail 28 Feb 2012 96,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Feb 2011 87,936 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 79,580 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,673 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,403 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,870 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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GU04 SVK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU04 SVK, 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 GU04 SVK registered?

GU04 SVK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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