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NY04 WGN

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,659 mi
Last recorded163,659 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 WGN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 163,659 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

under sealed

Pass 8 Feb 2019 162,369 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 162,369 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 156,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 151,111 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 151,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 144,567 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 136,194 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 136,194 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 127,630 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 119,014 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 107,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 107,063 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 95,289 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 82,122 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 82,122 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 80,455 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 70,480 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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NY04 WGN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NY04 WGN, 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 NY04 WGN registered?

NY04 WGN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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