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GY04 ANX

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,757 mi
Last recorded115,757 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 ANX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 108,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 98,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 93,799 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 92,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 89,037 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 86,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,443 miles

Both head light lenses moderately deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and has a screw in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 80,221 miles

Head light lenses starting to deteriorate

Nearside Wiper blade starting to split

Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,456 miles

Both rear coil springs have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,616 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2015 69,406 miles

Head light lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 64,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body sill covers fitted

front tyres 6 years old

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside rear tyre 11 years old

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Pass 23 Mar 2013 60,007 miles

exhaust corroded

front disc worn

rear pads wearing low

small cuts to tyres

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2012 56,243 miles

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

cuts to n/s/f tyre

exhaust corroded

slight movement in n/s steering rack

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,499 miles

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

rear brake pads appear about 3/4 worn?

Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,286 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 44,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,421 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,346 miles

marginal deterioration to rear number plate brake pads about 2/3 worn

Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,269 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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GY04 ANX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GY04 ANX, 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 GY04 ANX registered?

GY04 ANX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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The MOT history for GY04 ANX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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