MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,234 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
general underside corrosion including suspension components
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded
general underside corrosion including suspension components
rear wiper blade split
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both headlight lenses deteriorated
general underside corrosion including suspension components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both headlight lenses deteriorated
general underside corrosion including suspension components
plastic sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both headlight lenses deteriorated
general underside corrosion including suspension components
plastic sill covers fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all underside and suspension components corroded
both headlamp lenses deteriorated
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all underside and suspension components corroded
both headlamp lenses deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
underside suspension components corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
underside suspension components corroded
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both sides rear tyres cracking
suspension components corroded
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyre treads showing slight cracks
both rear tyre treads showing slight cracks
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil level low
n/s/f brake disc in poor condition on inner edge
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
off side front tyre wearing on inside edge
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
ofside front tyre worn smooth on inner egde
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DN53 NDJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 DN53 NDJ, 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 DN53 NDJ registered?
DN53 NDJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 January 2004.
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