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GY04 VJA

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,933 mi
Last recorded40,933 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 VJA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 40,933 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 40,933 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front inner wheel arch insecure

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 38,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 33,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 26,927 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 26,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 26,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,581 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 26,382 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 25,923 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 25,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 25,135 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2017 25,134 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,578 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,929 miles

various hose ferrules rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,497 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,085 miles

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,951 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,044 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,187 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,931 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,158 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 VJA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VJA, 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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GY04 VJA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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