2004 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · GV04 PFX
2004 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 163,018 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV04 PFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 163,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV04 PFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Subaru Forester (GV04 PFX) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch chalked ”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))”.
GV04 PFX Mileage History
- 30/08/2023144,689 mi
- 20/08/2024147,665 mi+2,976 mi
- 14/08/2025152,940 mi+5,275 mi
- 19/08/2026163,016 mi+10,076 mi
- 16/09/2026163,018 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,015 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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