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OY04 NMK

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,384 mi
Last recorded121,384 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 NMK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 121,384 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 22 Mar 2022 121,381 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 10 Dec 2020 116,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,476 miles

small chip/crack in zone a of windscreen

Pass 8 May 2018 107,770 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 107,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2017 102,948 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 102,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 97,531 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 89,671 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 76,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 65,282 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 57,440 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,421 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 43,335 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 36,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,819 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,819 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,505 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 NMK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NMK, 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 NMK registered?

OY04 NMK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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The MOT history for OY04 NMK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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