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NA54 XRO

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,295 mi
Last recorded177,295 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 XRO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 177,295 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch/wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill , sill back inner lower arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner upper wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch/wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill , sill back and inner lower arch/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wing/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

very heavy surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas,suspension components inc front and rear suspension sub-frames, brake back plates ,towbar and fuel filler neck pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2021 173,752 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 168,254 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 163,602 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 155,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 147,299 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 137,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,678 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 122,562 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 122,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 116,663 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 111,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 107,048 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 101,474 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 101,474 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 91,810 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,644 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 77,986 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 XRO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NA54 XRO, 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 NA54 XRO registered?

NA54 XRO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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