MOT Status
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182,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside corroding (1.1.11 (c))
underbody, suspension & brake system components corroding
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes & nuts corroded at pipe union housing (1.1.11 (c))
underbody, suspension & braking components corroded
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside, lenses deteriorated, flattened & polished lenses (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too low nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside & offside, flattened & polished lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes & nuts corroded at pipe union housing (1.1.11 (c))
underbody, suspension & braking components corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
vehicle underbody and its components corroding
Offside Rear anti roll bar inner bush mounting plate corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension components corroded
The rear brake pipe nuts are corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear anti roll bar inner bush mounting plate corroded
Rear suspension components corroded
The rear brake pipe nuts are corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
clutch pedal rubber missing
surface corrosion on rear sub frame and offside rear anti roll bar bracket
Coolant leak Radiator slight leak
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front headlamp lens deteriorating light output slightly reduced
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
coolant level low
exhaust leaking x 3 places
radiator shows signs of leaking
underbody covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
condition of rear number plate
n/s/r brake disc scrored
o/s/r brake disc scored
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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NL54 DZW is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 NL54 DZW, 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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NL54 DZW is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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