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NIB 7662

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

165,685 mi
Last recorded165,685 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 7662
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 165,685 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 152,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 152,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe slight blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 136,320 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 121,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 107,526 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 95,678 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 84,750 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,262 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,224 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 44,797 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,637 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

puncture in offside rear tyre

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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NIB 7662 is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green 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 NIB 7662, 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 NIB 7662 registered?

NIB 7662 is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is NIB 7662 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIB 7662 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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