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GX54 OTL

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,354 mi
Last recorded147,354 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 OTL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 147,354 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 139,629 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 131,861 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner to outer sill, outer sill covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 131,861 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner to outer sill, outer sill covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 125,518 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 115,843 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 107,057 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 94,605 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,866 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

tinted windows

Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,237 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,269 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

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 OTL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GX54 OTL, 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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What year was GX54 OTL registered?

GX54 OTL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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