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DV04 NPD

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,342 mi
Last recorded180,342 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 NPD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 180,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 180,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 180,170 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component missing ball joint nut locking device (SPLIT PIN ) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component missing ball joint nut locking device (SPLIT PIN ) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 175,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 168,050 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 168,030 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 157,466 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 157,419 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 145,606 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 133,304 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 124,243 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 119,823 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 108,777 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2012 88,492 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,012 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,914 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 48,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,671 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 41,671 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,499 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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DV04 NPD 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 76.2%.

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 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 DV04 NPD, 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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DV04 NPD is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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