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GX54 OEG

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,610 mi
Last recorded136,610 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 OEG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 136,610 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2024 136,610 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2023 133,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 128,480 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 128,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 120,387 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 112,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge and close to legal limit 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,738 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Aug 2017 86,625 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2016 78,766 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 70,827 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 70,827 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,482 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,935 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cut deep enough to reach cords, but less than 25mm long.

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 53,935 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

O/S/R tyre cut deep enough to reach cords, but less than 25mm long.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,354 miles

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 47,354 miles

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

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F wiper blade starting to split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,130 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 44,130 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,764 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 39,764 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,353 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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GX54 OEG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GX54 OEG, 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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GX54 OEG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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