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BN54 NVO

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,171 mi
Last recorded148,171 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 148,171 miles

Front subframe stone chipped

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/rear arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2025 148,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf & nsr tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osf inner cv boot leaking

osr sill / rear arch holed

vehicle showing sings of corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2024 146,244 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 146,240 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 144,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 144,199 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe at mouting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm (Inner and outer sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 140,719 miles

All rear suspension component bushes deteriorated

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front suspension arms & offside front shock absorber corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 140,717 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All rear suspension component bushes deteriorated

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front suspension arms & offside front shock absorber corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 135,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (no cords visible)recommend replacing soon)) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (no cords visible)recommend replacing soon)) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion rear suspension

little reserve travel in park brake lever

Pass 12 Oct 2020 133,661 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 128,002 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 119,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,330 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing low

rear brake pipes(o/s) heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 103,606 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 82,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,455 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 62,604 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 56,181 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,608 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,185 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 36,184 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,126 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 NVO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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