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NL04 TKK

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,052 mi
Last recorded173,052 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2020 173,052 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 140,475 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 121,141 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,011 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,575 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,036 miles

front brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 11 Apr 2013 84,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,388 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links have slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2010 61,768 miles

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

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

coolant leak

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,191 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 46,918 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 40,068 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 TKK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TKK, 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 TKK registered?

NL04 TKK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2004.

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