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PY54 GGA

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,872 mi
Last recorded85,872 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 GGA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 85,872 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 85,870 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 78,746 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 68,861 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 59,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 53,208 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 47,292 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 35,245 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,046 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,896 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,986 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,239 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,683 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,087 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,098 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,144 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,820 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 GGA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PY54 GGA, 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 PY54 GGA registered?

PY54 GGA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is PY54 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY54 GGA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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