CarVerify

Free Car Check

NL04 SUY

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,426 mi
Last recorded177,426 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 SUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 177,426 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 177,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 164,167 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 156,162 miles

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

Slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 21 Jan 2015 155,417 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 128,201 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 128,209 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 102,668 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 75,261 miles

Front brake hose ferrules rusted

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,261 miles

Front brake hose ferrules rusted

Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,019 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,622 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,305 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,042 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL04 SUY?

You can check the full history of NL04 SUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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?

The MOT history for NL04 SUY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL04 SUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NL04 SUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.