MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,555 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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 ()
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))
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 ()
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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
Offside Front tyre treads cracking within the limit.
both front brake discs badly corroded on inner surface within the limit.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
both front brake discs badly corroded on inner surface within the limit.
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
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
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.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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