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OY04 NNF

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

205,849 mi
Last recorded205,849 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 NNF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 205,849 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 205,849 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 182,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 182,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 169,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner cill has corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 150,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 150,281 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 131,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 131,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

general corrosion suspension

rev counter inop

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2015 124,174 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,152 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 114,895 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 114,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 96,647 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 87,683 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,683 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,627 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,802 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 78,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,351 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,828 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 NNF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NNF, 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 NNF registered?

OY04 NNF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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