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PV04 GYD

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

171,975 mi
Last recorded171,975 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV04 GYD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 171,975 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 162,105 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 154,200 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 154,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 143,764 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 143,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 138,543 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 138,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 132,278 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 125,022 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 117,452 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 101,191 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 101,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 81,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,694 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,707 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,357 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,140 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,737 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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PV04 GYD is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PV04 GYD, 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 PV04 GYD registered?

PV04 GYD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 July 2004.

Is PV04 GYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV04 GYD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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