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BN54 NRK

2004 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,100 mi
Last recorded137,100 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 NRK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 137,100 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 136,939 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 112,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut but not deep enough to expose cord.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 99,208 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,479 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,754 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,856 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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BN54 NRK is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN54 NRK, 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 NRK registered?

BN54 NRK is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is BN54 NRK safe to buy?

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