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L2 GNU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,996 mi
Last recorded108,996 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 GNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 108,996 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 108,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 May 2025 108,326 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 107,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight front and rear suspension components corrosion

sump corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2023 105,740 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 102,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

pin hole o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 26 Jan 2021 101,555 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 101,553 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 96,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,679 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 87,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 84,499 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 5 May 2015 78,015 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in both front coil over shafts

Pass 9 May 2014 70,535 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 70,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 59,654 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2012 50,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 36,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,574 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 14,747 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,940 miles

dust covers missing from front dampers

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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L2 GNU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L2 GNU, 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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L2 GNU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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