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KB04 NCN

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,787 mi
Last recorded152,787 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 NCN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 152,787 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 143,668 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 126,271 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 126,271 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 109,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,046 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 89,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,184 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Jul 2007 56,576 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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KB04 NCN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KB04 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 KB04 NCN registered?

KB04 NCN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is KB04 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB04 NCN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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