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GY04 VJL

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,834 mi
Last recorded120,834 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,834 miles

Nearside Front anti -roll bar bush slight play in

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear tyre worn low

footbrake anti-slip rubber worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 111,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both headlamp lens deteriorating starting to affect beam patterns

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Fail 17 Apr 2014 102,089 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

underside muddy

Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,089 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside muddy

Fail 23 Jan 2013 93,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,286 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 56,874 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,801 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,759 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,748 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 VJL is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

GY04 VJL is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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