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NV04 FPU

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,575 mi
Last recorded206,575 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 FPU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 206,575 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 206,570 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Nov 2017 197,978 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 197,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both head lamps (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 185,807 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 185,807 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting missing (7.1.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 173,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 158,011 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 143,978 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 143,709 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 128,654 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 128,653 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,263 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 111,068 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 96,471 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 78,449 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,631 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 FPU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NV04 FPU, 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 NV04 FPU registered?

NV04 FPU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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