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GU54 OFK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,139 mi
Last recorded117,139 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 117,139 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear multiple suspension components corroded

rear towbar heavily corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2026 117,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear multiple suspension components corroded

rear towbar heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 116,657 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 17 Mar 2025 116,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre large piece of metal in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 115,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

coolant leak around expansion tank

Fail 17 Mar 2023 114,423 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

coolant leak around expansion tank

Pass 18 Mar 2022 113,570 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,230 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone/sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general underbody and component surface rust

Pass 23 Mar 2020 111,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm left ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm left) (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp aim pattern poor

Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,594 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension corroded

stone chip in windscreen

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,895 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 99,228 miles

both front headlight aims weak and faded

rear brakes corroded

stone chips in front screen

Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,228 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front headlight aims weak and faded

rear brakes corroded

stone chips in front screen

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,841 miles

o/s/r tyre has a deep cut in thread but cannot see cords

slight knock and play in steering rack

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 91,327 miles

wipers starting to smear;headlamps deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,397 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 82,114 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front pads starting to wear low

rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,114 miles

front pads starting to wear low

rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,298 miles

front pads starting to wear low

general underbody surface rust

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low (3mm)

o/s/f washer jet parshally blocked

windscreen has small stone chips

wipers smear on screen

Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,391 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

general underbody surface rust

small crack in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,306 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 43,752 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OFK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GU54 OFK, 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 OFK registered?

GU54 OFK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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