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J429 GUS

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,171 mi
Last recorded19,171 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 GUS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2023 19,171 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 19,166 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip repaired (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 19,160 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 18,959 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 18,854 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 18,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 18,471 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 17,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 14,695 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 12,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 10,602 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 9,026 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 7,385 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 6,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 5,890 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 5,226 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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J429 GUS is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J429 GUS, 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 J429 GUS registered?

J429 GUS is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is J429 GUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J429 GUS shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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