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NX04 GGY

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,613 mi
Last recorded138,613 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 GGY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 138,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near shocker (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near shocker (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2025 131,389 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Feb 2024 127,545 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 127,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,149 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,226 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 101,331 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,634 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,414 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,707 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,751 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 73,751 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,901 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 51,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,889 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,578 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 30,031 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 30,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 18,419 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

front discs slightly scored

rear discs slightly pitted.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 2,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2009 2,815 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 6 May 2009 2,807 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S front tyre cracking around tread

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper poor

Fail 1 May 2009 2,807 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S front tyre cracking around tread

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper poor

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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NX04 GGY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NX04 GGY, 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 NX04 GGY registered?

NX04 GGY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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