MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front link rods slight play
headlight lens deteriated
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
front link rods slight play
headlight lens deteriated
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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GX53 VJK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 GX53 VJK, 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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GX53 VJK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.
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