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NU54 AJO

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 AJO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 96,727 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 89,923 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective lense cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill heavy undersealed

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill heavy undersealed

underbody corrosion

underbody covered in mud

Pass 15 Jun 2021 84,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion rear inner arches

inner sills corroding

Fail 12 Jun 2021 83,276 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion rear inner arches

inner sills corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2020 81,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 80,526 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 74,732 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 70,745 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,190 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 66,190 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,437 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 59,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,848 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 54,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,591 miles

The spair wheel is on the n.s.r but is a full size tyre and okay for m.o.t

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,381 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 31,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,699 miles

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

both frt tyres starting to wear tread off inner edges slightly

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 AJO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NU54 AJO, 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 AJO registered?

NU54 AJO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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