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NL54 FYB

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,221 mi
Last recorded128,221 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 FYB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 128,221 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside headlight has water ingress

rear axle beam very corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 124,475 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s head light discoloured

Pass 12 Sep 2018 123,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

wear in rear brake discs

Fail 12 Sep 2018 123,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

wear in rear brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,953 miles

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

corrosion by rear suspension mounts

slight corrosion on rear offside brake pipes on junction

Fail 21 Sep 2017 120,953 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

corrosion by rear suspension mounts

slight corrosion on rear offside brake pipes on junction

Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/f worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 115,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f & n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f & n/s/f (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/f worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,906 miles

front brake hoses slight corrosion

rear brake hoses corroded

slight oil leak from nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 28 Aug 2014 99,869 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front shock absorber rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2013 94,710 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

water in offside headlight

Fail 20 Aug 2013 94,710 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

water in offside headlight

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,928 miles

water in offside front headlamp

Fail 6 Sep 2012 89,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

water in offside front headlamp

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,203 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,174 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,604 miles

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

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

wear in front brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,686 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 FYB is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FYB, 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 FYB is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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