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WX04 NRU

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,799 mi
Last recorded162,799 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 NRU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 162,799 miles

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Fail 13 May 2019 162,799 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 18 May 2018 146,265 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 17 May 2018 146,265 miles

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Jun 2017 143,970 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 20 Jun 2017 143,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Sep 2016 126,207 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,072 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,982 miles

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,214 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,466 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber starting to split

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,581 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 67,581 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,544 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,605 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 47,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,831 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,316 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,586 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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WX04 NRU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WX04 NRU, 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 WX04 NRU registered?

WX04 NRU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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