MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Spare tyre defective ()
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both rear flexi hoses insecure
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Offside rear sill corroded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Sill heavily corroded
Offside Rear light lens cracked. Not showing white light to the rear
Underside of vehicle corroded
Both rear flexi hoses insecure
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting snapped (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine management light indicating fault
Exhaust heat shield loose
Front brake discs and pads deteriorated
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust bracket broken
slight corrosion to brake pipes
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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NJ04 CVT is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 NJ04 CVT, 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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NJ04 CVT is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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