MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,599 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected full rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected nsr arch to rear bumper (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected osr arch to bumper (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected nsr inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under body corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outer pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Nearside and offside front (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has minor leak
Rear Handbrake has very little reserve travel
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
mid & back exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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NL54 EAE is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NL54 EAE, 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 EAE is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2004.
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