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NR04 YHH

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,420 mi
Last recorded69,420 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 YHH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 69,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 69,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 54,060 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 54,054 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 38,651 miles

alll tyres wearing low,cracked and perished

Fail 3 Nov 2022 38,650 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

alll tyres wearing low,cracked and perished

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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NR04 YHH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NR04 YHH, 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 NR04 YHH registered?

NR04 YHH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is NR04 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NR04 YHH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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