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PY54 GDX

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

218,146 mi
Last recorded218,146 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 GDX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 218,146 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 218,145 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 215,414 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 212,986 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 212,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre section flange (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 207,973 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 184,937 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 184,720 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 164,663 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 164,661 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 146,316 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 128,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 128,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 108,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 92,900 miles

os/f tyre inner and outer edge worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,750 miles

both front brakes rubbing slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,690 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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PY54 GDX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PY54 GDX, 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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PY54 GDX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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