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NU04 DSE

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,697 mi
Last recorded136,697 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 DSE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 136,697 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill closer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general underside corrosion to all areas

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 132,716 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 125,364 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,305 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 115,072 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 109,347 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 109,347 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 102,545 miles

Suspect front brake pads worn

Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,536 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,545 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 67,408 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,777 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,803 miles

front wipers smear screen slightly.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,618 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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NU04 DSE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NU04 DSE, 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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NU04 DSE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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