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NL04 SVK

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

188,135 mi
Last recorded188,135 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 SVK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 188,135 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 185,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 182,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 179,245 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine managment light on dash

Fail 1 Feb 2014 179,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine managment light on dash

Pass 21 Jan 2013
Pass 13 Feb 2012 162,711 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 151,581 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 140,433 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 131,558 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on brake pipes

discs wearing thin

slight play on d bushs all

slight play on front anti roll bar links

Fail 5 Feb 2008 116,432 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 116,432 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 87,318 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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NL04 SVK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NL04 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

NL04 SVK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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The MOT history for NL04 SVK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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