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GU04 SVY

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,930 mi
Last recorded51,930 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 SVY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 51,930 miles

Front Discs and pads low

Front number plate deteriorating but still readable

Nearside Front anti roll bar link arm rod gator cracking and perishing

Nearside Front slight movement in lower wishbone bush

Nearside Front tyre cracking through out

Nearside Rear suspension arm bush cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and near legal limit

Offside Front slight movement in lower wishbone bush

Offside Rear suspension arm bush cracking

Rear brake disc and pads low

Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/r shocker has slight weep of fluid

Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,097 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** advise attention *** borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 48,988 miles

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

o/s/f anti roll bar link has some play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges and tread very close to legal limit (Advise attention

o/s/r shocker has slight weep of fluid

Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,709 miles

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

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

o/s/f anti roll bar has slight play

o/s/r shocker has slight wee of fluid

Fail 8 Jun 2016 47,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f anti roll bar has slight play

o/s/r shocker has slight wee of fluid

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,123 miles

front brake pads getting low

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low at at 2.5mm

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,493 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,637 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,319 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s wiper blades starting to split

n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge and cracked/split/cut in tread (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge (Advise attention)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,718 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,817 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,406 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,673 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to limit (Advise attention)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,260 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 SVY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

GU04 SVY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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