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NL04 TKJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,976 mi
Last recorded135,976 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 TKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 135,976 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing slight damage

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear bumper slight damage

under side covered in mud

Pass 16 Jan 2021 128,998 miles

chassis covered in heavy under seal

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

wheel arches covered in heavy under seal

Fail 15 Dec 2020 128,970 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch MARKED YELLOW (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at strut top marked YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch MARKED YELLOW (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at strut top MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 123,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have coating (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tow bar mounting area slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 116,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 111,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes corroded at ends where protective coating stops. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded Main cross beam. (6.6.1)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 105,139 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 96,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 96,624 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,683 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s cv boot security could be improved

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,597 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,576 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,407 miles

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,306 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 44,993 miles

grease around front hub assemblies, no visible leaks.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,499 miles

brake fluid low

front brake pads getting worn

off side rear tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,312 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 TKJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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