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NV54 FMC

2004 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,730 mi
Last recorded133,730 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 FMC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 133,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 133,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake binding

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 132,915 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 132,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2019 130,747 miles

general underbody & suspenion corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2019 130,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

general underbody & suspenion corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2018 129,523 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 129,495 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 127,321 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 123,261 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 123,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 120,180 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 120,156 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 110,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 98,011 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,465 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 87,455 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,349 miles

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

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

p/s/f tyre starting to wear tread off inner edge slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2009 68,257 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,410 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 56,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,236 miles

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

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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NV54 FMC is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc 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 NV54 FMC, 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 NV54 FMC registered?

NV54 FMC is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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