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NK54 WLO

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,545 mi
Last recorded127,545 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 WLO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 127,545 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 127,515 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting iner sill with in 30 cm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 121,612 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases short section flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 121,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases short section flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 116,279 miles

Front exhaust section rear flange corroded but not leaking

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 116,279 miles

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

Front exhaust section rear flange corroded but not leaking

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 104,849 miles

Rear discs lightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 99,635 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wiper is split but clearing screen

rear wiper is split

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,743 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,124 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 80,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,525 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,714 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,737 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 WLO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WLO, 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 WLO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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