MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to underside of vehicle structure and components
underside of vehicle dirty
vehicle leaning
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated level low (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to underside of vehicle structure and components
underside of vehicle dirty
vehicle leaning
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight play nearside front anti roll bar link
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight play nearside front anti roll bar link
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front anti roll bar links worn/rattle -- not yet excessive
rust on rear brake pipes in front of petrol tank -- not quite excessive
Front brake hose ferrules rusted
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake hose ferrules rusted
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NL04 SUY 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 73.3%.
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 NL04 SUY, 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 NL04 SUY registered?
NL04 SUY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.
Is NL04 SUY safe to buy?
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