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NL04 THF

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,112 mi
Last recorded127,112 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 THF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 127,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,853 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 119,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 109,591 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,378 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,378 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,016 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,117 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,846 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 59,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,145 miles

engine management warning light on

o/s/f wiper blade split slightly on either end

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,707 miles

front brake pads getting low

small nic in cemtral rear seat belt

Fail 30 Mar 2007 45,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

small nic in cemtral rear seat belt

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 THF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 THF, 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 THF registered?

NL04 THF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is NL04 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL04 THF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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