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GU04 SVZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

128,333 mi
Last recorded128,333 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 SVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 128,333 miles

brake fluid slightly low

exhaust system corroded

minor exhaust blow

n/s/f tyre worn very low on wear indicators and worn low on inner + outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre 215/60r16 worn low

vehicle underneath corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 121,586 miles

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

headlamp beams poor

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer

n/s/r tyre perished

rear subframe rusty

slight blow from exhaust front

Fail 2 Feb 2019 121,586 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

headlamp beams poor

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer

n/s/r tyre perished

rear subframe rusty

slight blow from exhaust front

Pass 3 Feb 2018 112,884 miles

no plates poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,797 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,072 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 44,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,003 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,839 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 29,426 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 SVZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

GU04 SVZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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