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FY04 NVP

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,255 mi
Last recorded170,255 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 NVP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 170,255 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides lens in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Knock from front suspension not identified during MOT

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 168,676 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play in upper uj but within limits (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 167,151 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 167,151 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both dull due to headlight lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (205 70 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 160,677 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Oct 2018 142,769 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Nov 2017 135,102 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 135,099 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 126,131 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 126,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 113,780 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 99,110 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,336 miles

REAR/HEATSHEILDS/ADRIFT

Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,264 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,643 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,343 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,717 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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FY04 NVP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY04 NVP, 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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FY04 NVP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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