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AO04 NCN

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,117 mi
Last recorded179,117 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 NCN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 179,117 miles

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

Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

engine light illuminated

Fail 7 Mar 2017 179,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

engine light illuminated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 169,073 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 168,965 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 151,558 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 137,649 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 137,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 122,759 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 108,774 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 108,378 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,517 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,620 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,886 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007

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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AO04 NCN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO04 NCN, 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 AO04 NCN registered?

AO04 NCN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is AO04 NCN safe to buy?

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