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AE54 NVR

2004 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,746 mi
Last recorded80,746 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 NVR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 80,746 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 80,746 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 78,706 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 78,706 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,017 miles

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 71,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,819 miles

o/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2016 68,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,852 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Apr 2015 66,852 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,194 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

poss very slight play front anti roll bar links

Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,663 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advice n/s and o/s front inner brake ciscs worn

advice n/s and o/s front tryes has cracks on tread

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,750 miles

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

advice n/s and o/s front inner brake discs won and pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,870 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,242 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 46,415 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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AE54 NVR is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AE54 NVR, 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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AE54 NVR is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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