MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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