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GY04 VJV

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,904 mi
Last recorded111,904 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,904 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 111,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 93,426 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 93,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,782 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,104 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,415 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,127 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,413 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,287 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,819 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,412 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,562 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 VJV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

GY04 VJV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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