MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,443 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear upper strut top mountings inside rear wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached not connected (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
presented for test with underside heavily undersealed
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced presented heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced presented heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented painted (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened presented repaired + covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody presented painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented painted (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody presented painted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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NU54 YOO is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 YOO, 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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NU54 YOO is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2004.
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