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OY04 NKW

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

162,667 mi
Last recorded162,667 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 162,667 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 160,712 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 160,704 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 159,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 157,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 155,941 miles

vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2021 154,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 153,091 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 148,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 144,038 miles

headlights poor beam pattern

headlights poor beam pattern

Fail 7 Feb 2018 144,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

headlights poor beam pattern

headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 9 Feb 2017 138,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 133,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 126,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 120,860 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 116,423 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 110,398 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 105,835 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 100,492 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 93,831 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 86,829 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 86,829 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,692 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 NKW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NKW, 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 NKW registered?

OY04 NKW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is OY04 NKW safe to buy?

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