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GU54 OEF

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,018 mi
Last recorded143,018 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 OEF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 143,018 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2023 143,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 141,681 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 135,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 130,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 215/60/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 120,755 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 113,172 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 105,135 miles

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in front antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,227 miles

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

both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes slight play

n/s front brake disc worn on inside surface

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 95,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 90,364 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 90,364 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,840 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,175 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 78,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2010 72,549 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 65,578 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 65,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,750 miles

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

N/S wiper rubber splitting.

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

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

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 OEF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OEF, 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 GU54 OEF registered?

GU54 OEF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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