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YT04 NFK

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,640 mi
Last recorded140,640 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 NFK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 140,640 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe second skin excessively corroded but not weaken rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 140,640 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe second skin excessively corroded but not weaken rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 132,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [front bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 4 Jan 2022 132,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [front bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Noise from poss rear wheel bearings/ rear diff when driven

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 9 Nov 2021 132,690 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 127,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 116,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 116,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 107,807 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,972 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 97,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 88,844 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,696 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 74,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 68,895 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 63,390 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 63,390 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,888 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,398 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,834 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,035 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,670 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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YT04 NFK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YT04 NFK, 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 YT04 NFK registered?

YT04 NFK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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