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GU04 WXR

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,834 mi
Last recorded127,834 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 WXR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 127,834 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 127,843 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 119,657 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 119,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 110,571 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,160 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,795 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 91,795 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 77,803 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 77,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 70,413 miles

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

tow bar elec fault

Fail 13 Dec 2012 70,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tow bar elec fault

Pass 15 Dec 2011 64,015 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 64,012 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,869 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 54,759 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,495 miles

engine oil very low

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,178 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 38,178 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,408 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 WXR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU04 WXR, 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 WXR registered?

GU04 WXR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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