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NA04 LNY

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,300 mi
Last recorded86,300 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA04 LNY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,300 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 86,261 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,635 miles

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2018 78,885 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,575 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 76,575 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2015 70,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2015 70,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 62,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,941 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

moderate corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,038 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 52,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,516 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 32,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 32,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,030 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NA04 LNY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NA04 LNY, 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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NA04 LNY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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