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NL54 FWY

2004 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,787 mi
Last recorded132,787 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 FWY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 132,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear light lens has tape on it

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 8 Sep 2017 132,787 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear light lens has tape on it

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Sep 2016 121,413 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 120,979 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

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

Front cat pipe flange excessively corroded, but not leaking gases

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing also offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flange corroded on cat pipe but not leaking gases

Fail 2 Sep 2015 108,270 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing also offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flange corroded on cat pipe but not leaking gases

Pass 1 Sep 2014 100,570 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 96,982 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,802 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 60,209 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 51,359 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 50,808 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,183 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 FWY is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWY, 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 FWY is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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