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DN53 NDJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,234 mi
Last recorded98,234 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 NDJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 98,234 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 98,234 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 96,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Pass 8 Jun 2020 95,663 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 95,663 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,150 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 91,150 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 89,185 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 89,181 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 87,551 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 86,220 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 83,895 miles

both rear tyre treads showing slight cracks

Pass 15 May 2014 80,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2014 80,809 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 76,337 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2013 76,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,129 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 67,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 60,610 miles

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.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 60,610 miles

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.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 52,773 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,998 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,401 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

ofside front tyre worn smooth on inner egde

Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,209 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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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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DN53 NDJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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