MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
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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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