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NU04 DSV

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,139 mi
Last recorded113,139 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 DSV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 113,139 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 113,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 103,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 86,154 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 86,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jul 2009 69,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front, lower suspension arms - rear mountings leaking grease

Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front, lower suspension arms - rear mountings leaking grease

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,742 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,101 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 DSV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NU04 DSV, 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 NU04 DSV registered?

NU04 DSV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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