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N8 DUM

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,103 mi
Last recorded105,103 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 DUM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,103 miles

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,330 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 96,260 miles

Nearside rear anti-roll bar link slight play.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 90,391 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,756 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 68,344 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,104 miles

rea brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,893 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,418 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 46,418 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs inner face excessively corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,095 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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N8 DUM is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N8 DUM, 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 N8 DUM registered?

N8 DUM is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is N8 DUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 DUM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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