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BN54 NSJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,553 mi
Last recorded104,553 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 NSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 104,553 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 100,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 95,499 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,289 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021
Pass 20 Jul 2020 85,147 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,457 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,041 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,154 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,556 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,457 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013
Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,383 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,215 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,766 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,189 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NSJ 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 100%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

BN54 NSJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is BN54 NSJ safe to buy?

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