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NL54 ECA

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,555 mi
Last recorded101,555 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 ECA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 101,555 miles

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both saddle bushes worn - slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Crossmember bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade torn

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms and subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 101,544 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged At hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Both headlamps projecting poor beam images

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both saddle bushes worn - slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high PRS - Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Crossmember bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade torn

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms and subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,139 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,264 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 98,254 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,904 miles

Offside Rear Brake has slight drag

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Phone holder attached to windscreen

Pass 29 Aug 2018 92,466 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 92,464 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,720 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,896 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,299 miles

Offside Front tyre treads cracking within the limit.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,094 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner surface within the limit.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 67,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner surface within the limit.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 60,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexy joint flange poor/corroded

front tyre sidewalls cracking/perished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexy joint flange poor/corroded

front tyre sidewalls cracking/perished

Fail 26 Sep 2012 50,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system poor in places especially silencer and front flexy joint.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system poor in places especially silencer and front flexy joint.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,377 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,880 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,713 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 19,663 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 ECA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ECA, 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 ECA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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