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NL54 EXU

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,356 mi
Last recorded126,356 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 EXU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 117,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,952 miles

rear cross member mounting bush worn

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,952 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear cross member mounting bush worn

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 12 May 2014 81,456 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,797 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 70,470 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE HANGER CORRODED & INSECURE

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 60,948 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 52,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,477 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,118 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 EXU is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

NL54 EXU is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is NL54 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL54 EXU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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