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NK54 WHH

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,219 mi
Last recorded109,219 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 WHH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 109,219 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 108,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filler pipe rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2025 108,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel filler pipe rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2024 106,938 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 106,913 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 105,817 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust flanges corroding

rear inner sills rusty

some brake ferrules rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2023 105,817 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust flanges corroding

rear inner sills rusty

some brake ferrules rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2022 104,254 miles

n/s rear inner sill starting to rust

Fail 8 Jun 2022 104,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s rear inner sill starting to rust

Pass 15 Jun 2021 99,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 2 Jul 2020 97,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fueltank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3mm (nsr is 3mm also) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 97,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fueltank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3mm (nsr is 3mm also) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2019 92,474 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded/damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 87,455 miles

Central Front Catalyst flange very thin/corroded (but not blowing)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst pipe (temp repair carried out) (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange/gasket (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 87,455 miles

Central Front Catalyst flange very thin/corroded (but not blowing)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst pipe (temp repair carried out) (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting fractured (secured) (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange/gasket (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,001 miles

exhaust catalyst rear flange corroded thin

Pass 10 Dec 2015 75,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 11 Dec 2014 68,347 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,375 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 54,853 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,348 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 44,342 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery neg loose

Pass 13 May 2011 39,470 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 39,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 19,353 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 16,709 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,605 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,386 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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NK54 WHH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NK54 WHH, 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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NK54 WHH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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