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OY04 NKG

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,021 mi
Last recorded141,021 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 NKG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2024 141,021 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 135,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both , wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lamp in/op

Pass 1 Feb 2022 129,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 129,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section blowing on flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 124,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 124,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 120,652 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 120,652 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 113,575 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 105,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 96,463 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)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 87,273 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,323 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,166 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 58,163 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,102 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 39,440 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,440 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,876 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,811 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,732 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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OY04 NKG is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OY04 NKG, 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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OY04 NKG is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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