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KB04 NCZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,909 mi
Last recorded207,909 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 NCZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 207,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 207,770 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 201,313 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 191,040 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 179,444 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 171,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 164,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 161,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2017 143,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 130,352 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 130,350 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70/15 on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offsidefront wipers poor

Pass 9 May 2015 119,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heatshield rattle

Pass 24 May 2014 109,256 miles

center rear exhaust box hanger broken away from system but exhaust system still fully supported

Fail 24 May 2014 109,256 miles

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

center rear exhaust box hanger broken away from system but exhaust system still fully supported

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread 205/70/15

Pass 18 May 2013 98,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2012 88,405 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 88,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 78,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 69,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pipe exhaust heatshield rattling

offside front tyre starting to perish 205/70/15

Pass 27 Jun 2009 59,478 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,378 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2007 37,267 miles

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

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)

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 NCZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NCZ, 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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KB04 NCZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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