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GU54 OEC

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,568 mi
Last recorded69,568 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 OEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,568 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 67,775 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 67,059 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 67,059 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 65,960 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,268 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,325 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 64,325 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 63,145 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 59,999 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 59,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,655 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 55,655 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,384 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,248 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,079 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,121 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,031 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,838 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,764 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,541 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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GU54 OEC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GU54 OEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU54 OEC registered?

GU54 OEC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is GU54 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 OEC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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