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NV04 FPJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,189 mi
Last recorded168,189 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 FPJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 168,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch rusty near top strut mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 159,290 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s wiper split on ends but clearing screen

Fail 14 Jun 2017 159,290 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s wiper split on ends but clearing screen

Pass 17 Jun 2016 150,653 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 150,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 143,029 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s subframe arm corroded

sill panel covers fitted so unable to access sill panels fully

Fail 15 Jun 2015 143,008 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

n/s subframe arm corroded

sill panel covers fitted so unable to access sill panels fully

Pass 13 Jun 2014 136,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 127,379 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 121,724 miles

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

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

n/s/r tyre wearing very thin on outer edge.

rear exhaust bracket loose/deteriorating.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 121,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

n/s/r tyre pressure becoming low.

n/s/r tyre wearing very thin on outer edge.

o/s+n/s/r upper arch/wing corroding.

rear exhaust bracket loose/deteriorating.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,761 miles

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

centre exhaust minor leak.

centre+rear exhausts corroding/deteriorating.

front tyres wearing down on inner edges.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

Fail 12 Apr 2011 103,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

centre exhaust minor leak.

centre+rear exhausts corroding/deteriorating.

front tyres wearing down on inner edges.

front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

oil leak.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,994 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both frt tyres worn slightly on outer & inner edges

frt engine bed/sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

joint between exhaust cat & middle pipe thin

Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,473 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,625 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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NV04 FPJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NV04 FPJ, 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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NV04 FPJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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