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BN54 NVE

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,342 mi
Last recorded122,342 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 122,342 miles

both headlight cloudy and only just producing beam pattren

Fail 10 Oct 2019 122,125 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to ehaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced corroded and holed (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlights cloudy and only just producing a beam pattern

Pass 8 Oct 2018 118,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,296 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

ignition switch faulty

Fail 11 Oct 2017 114,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid switch faulty (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on switch faulty (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,993 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 110,991 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,431 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 104,431 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 97,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 97,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,966 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 88,966 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 81,403 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 81,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 54,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 34,369 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 NVE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 NVE, 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 NVE registered?

BN54 NVE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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