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NR04 YZH

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,664 mi
Last recorded103,664 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 103,664 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,203 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 67,967 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 52,509 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 52,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 41,853 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 41,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

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 YZH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NR04 YZH?

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What year was NR04 YZH registered?

NR04 YZH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is NR04 YZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NR04 YZH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NR04 YZH have outstanding finance?

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