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BN54 NVY

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

177,908 mi
Last recorded177,908 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 177,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 173,473 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 173,473 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 167,919 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 164,219 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 160,501 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 160,435 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 157,530 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 157,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 153,797 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 147,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 136,578 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 136,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 130,760 miles

one rear exhaust bracket has broken but the exhaust system is secure

Pass 9 Feb 2015 124,668 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 115,017 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 115,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 102,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 16 Feb 2013 102,902 miles

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 25 Feb 2012 91,459 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 91,459 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 88,093 miles

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

damage to front number plate

damage to windscreen

offside rear back plate damp

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear exhaust corroded

some movement in offside front drop link

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,093 miles

damage to front number plate

damage to windscreen

offside rear back plate damp

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear exhaust corroded

some movement in offside front drop link

Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,966 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 79,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 72,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,360 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,137 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,539 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 NVY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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