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NA54 AGV

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 AGV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe over axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2026 109,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe over axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 104,978 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 104,958 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 100,178 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 100,155 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 93,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2022 93,441 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2021 84,989 miles

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

corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,783 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 75,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 75,353 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 73,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no visible tread outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen zone a also small chip in windscreen zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,314 miles

front heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2017 70,314 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering severely front (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front disc inner face corroded

front heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2016 67,742 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split but still clears screen effectivly

engine cover fitted to underside

Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,563 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jul 2015 63,563 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant seat belt not extending out because of dog gaurd (5.3.1u)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 6 Aug 2014 59,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,297 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,382 miles

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

lhf tyre starting to perish on outer wall

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Aug 2013 55,382 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

lhf tyre starting to perish on outer wall

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Aug 2012 50,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,282 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,852 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,575 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,583 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,079 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,315 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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NA54 AGV is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 NA54 AGV, 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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NA54 AGV is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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