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VE54 GGZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,104 mi
Last recorded161,104 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 GGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 161,104 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 157,943 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 157,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 154,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 150,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 145,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 140,447 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 133,241 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 133,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 121,463 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2015 108,942 miles

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

Fail 11 Dec 2015 108,942 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 98,097 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 89,089 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 80,073 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 68,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,387 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,121 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,567 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,283 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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VE54 GGZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 VE54 GGZ, 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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VE54 GGZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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