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NC04 YDX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,493 mi
Last recorded103,493 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 YDX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 103,493 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside cover sill fitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside cover sill fitted

Fail 24 May 2018 103,482 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction expired tax disc and holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,507 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D Bushes) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 98,507 miles

Central Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D Bushes) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 92,872 miles

nearside rear slightly perished

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,676 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 86,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,185 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 82,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,371 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

Pass 18 Jul 2012 72,045 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2010 57,255 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,255 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,658 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,217 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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NC04 YDX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NC04 YDX, 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 NC04 YDX registered?

NC04 YDX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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