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GU54 SUA

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,892 mi
Last recorded116,892 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 116,892 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 116,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,204 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 108,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 101,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,790 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,347 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,676 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 74,676 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,111 miles

o/s/front tyre is down to 2.5mm

Fail 7 Nov 2011 69,111 miles

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

o/s/front tyre is down to 2.5mm

Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,206 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,943 miles

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

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

sat nav holder removed from the windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,792 miles

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

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 SUA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUA, 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

How do I check the history of GU54 SUA?

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What year was GU54 SUA registered?

GU54 SUA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is GU54 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 SUA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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