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NL04 SVA

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,572 mi
Last recorded131,572 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 SVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 131,572 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Boot floor/spare wheel well (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 129,026 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 125,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X4 joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 125,536 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X4 joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 119,741 miles

under tray and over sills fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 119,741 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under tray and over sills fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,633 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

over sills fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2014 106,308 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2014 106,308 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,090 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,845 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,796 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,014 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 79,014 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 68,487 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,285 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 57,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NL04 SVA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SVA, 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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NL04 SVA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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