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NY53 HTV

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,344 mi
Last recorded95,344 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 HTV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 95,344 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre is worn thin on outer tread

two minor cuts to offside rear tyre tread

Fail 16 May 2016 95,344 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn thin on outer tread

two minor cuts to offside rear tyre tread

Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,545 miles

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

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

front pipe exhaust deteriorated

rear seats folded and belts inacessible for inspection at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,545 miles

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

front pipe exhaust deteriorated

rear seats folded and belts inacessible for inspection at time of test

Fail 23 Apr 2014 81,441 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,441 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 74,249 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 67,084 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,470 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,723 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,525 miles

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

joint between exhaust cat & middle pipe corroded thin

Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,194 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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NY53 HTV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY53 HTV, 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 NY53 HTV registered?

NY53 HTV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is NY53 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY53 HTV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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