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GW04 RNA

2004 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,320 mi
Last recorded138,320 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 RNA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 138,320 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 137,611 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 135,799 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 134,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 130,224 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 121,601 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 111,261 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 106,561 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 102,044 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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GW04 RNA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GW04 RNA, 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 GW04 RNA?

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What year was GW04 RNA registered?

GW04 RNA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is GW04 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW04 RNA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GW04 RNA have outstanding finance?

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