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BN54 NPP

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,170 mi
Last recorded144,170 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 NPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 144,170 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 113,690 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 113,567 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 109,183 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 109,183 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,391 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted rusting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch rusting

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 106,371 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted rusting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 103,989 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame rusting and o/s

Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,806 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 99,721 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 99,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,309 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 97,300 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 94,997 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,997 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 92,145 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

rear differential offside front mounting bush deteriated

Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 85,216 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 81,603 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 77,511 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,604 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 70,533 miles

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

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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BN54 NPP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BN54 NPP, 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 BN54 NPP registered?

BN54 NPP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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