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NJ04 ZXY

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,185 mi
Last recorded133,185 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 ZXY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 133,185 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

front anti roll bar is corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 133,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

front anti roll bar is corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 125,447 miles

Coolant low

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Fail 23 May 2017 125,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Coolant low

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2016 110,953 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 99,122 miles

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Plastic trims fitted to outter sills. Unable to fully inspect .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 91,110 miles

Advise EML on

Advise rear silencer deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2014 91,110 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Advise EML on

Advise rear silencer deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 76,436 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 59,692 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,164 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 48,460 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 43,228 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 37,240 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,054 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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NJ04 ZXY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJ04 ZXY, 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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NJ04 ZXY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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