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NU54 YOP

2004 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,592 mi
Last recorded114,592 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 YOP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 114,592 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 114,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 111,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 111,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,915 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 106,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 101,408 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 101,310 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,178 miles

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre are wearing on edges.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 95,177 miles

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

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre are wearing on edges.

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation in it

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 89,289 miles

All 4 tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust rusty and hanger loose

Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,618 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 82,613 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,323 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,790 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,596 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 59,545 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,844 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,691 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,524 miles

nearsise rear tyre getting worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2009 39,524 miles

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

front brake pads 2mm

nearsise rear tyre getting worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,539 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,020 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing at outer edge

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 YOP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YOP, 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 YOP registered?

NU54 YOP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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