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RO04 NFF

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,823 mi
Last recorded139,823 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 NFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 139,823 miles

Nearside Outer and offside sills corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 136,712 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches corroded and filled out with prescribed areas

sill covers fitted - unable to fully check condition of sills

Pass 3 Sep 2020 133,178 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 133,178 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 133,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 133,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 130,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 124,949 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 121,129 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,909 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 109,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,827 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 89,774 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 84,604 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,310 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,913 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,913 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,574 miles

both front tyres worn in side edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,884 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 41,735 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RO04 NFF is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black 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 RO04 NFF, 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 RO04 NFF registered?

RO04 NFF is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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