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NU54 AHJ

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,732 mi
Last recorded154,732 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 AHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 154,732 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 154,732 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 151,397 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front number plate damage

rusting under vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2019 146,368 miles

advise front numberplate damaged

advise front pads look low

advise rear wiper worn

Pass 7 Mar 2018 136,437 miles

slight oil leak o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 7 Mar 2018 136,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

n/s wiper blade

slight oil leak o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 23 Feb 2017 128,222 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 119,911 miles

front number plate damage

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Mar 2016 119,911 miles

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

front exhaust bracket

front number plate damage

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,155 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 99,281 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,414 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 91,414 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 84,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear exhaust mount corroded ok at time of test

advise slight blow from front centre exhaust section ok at time of test advise replacement

Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,128 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,364 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 64,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,881 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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NU54 AHJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc 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 NU54 AHJ, 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 NU54 AHJ registered?

NU54 AHJ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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