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NL54 EAJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,497 mi
Last recorded101,497 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 EAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 101,497 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 101,497 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,982 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 85,185 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,624 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 73,072 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 73,072 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 70,066 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,443 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 65,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,970 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,911 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,074 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 50,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 50,150 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,421 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,887 miles

Near side front brake disc inner face lightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,138 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,194 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,124 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,874 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,521 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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NL54 EAJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAJ, 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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What year was NL54 EAJ registered?

NL54 EAJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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