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N1 NJV

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

92,521 mi
Last recorded92,521 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 NJV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 92,521 miles

Rear EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 90,376 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,143 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEAD LIGHTS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 84,636 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 83,209 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 82,637 miles

MIL LIGHT STAYS ON.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 81,608 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,101 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 70,475 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 70,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,361 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,003 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 23 Nov 2011 61,471 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 58,070 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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 47,160 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,056 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,301 miles

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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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N1 NJV 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 95%.

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 N1 NJV, 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 N1 NJV registered?

N1 NJV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is N1 NJV safe to buy?

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