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GX53 VMF

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,920 mi
Last recorded109,920 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VMF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 109,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At junction block (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 109,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At junction block (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 107,306 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 103,853 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 103,853 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,698 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 95,146 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2018 95,146 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2017 90,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 90,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,418 miles

1L of oil added.

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 78,446 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 78,436 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,727 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,361 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 65,361 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,523 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,031 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 46,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,406 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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GX53 VMF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX53 VMF, 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 VMF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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