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OY04 NKU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,144 mi
Last recorded95,144 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 89,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 72,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 63,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 58,068 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip not fitted correctly.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 52,612 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,306 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,777 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,954 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,477 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,936 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,899 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,013 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,127 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 NKU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NKU, 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 OY04 NKU registered?

OY04 NKU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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