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NV54 FME

2004 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,719 mi
Last recorded163,719 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 FME
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 163,719 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 163,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 151,468 miles

both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

both headlamp glasses misted

front brake discs corroded

play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 16 May 2018 132,784 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 16 May 2018 132,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2017 131,635 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated due to age

general under body corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2017 131,633 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between cat section and centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated due to age

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2016 128,649 miles

joint between exhaust centre pipe & cat pipe deteriated

Pass 27 Oct 2015 125,045 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 125,042 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,446 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 114,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 110,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 104,713 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 98,153 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 98,152 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 86,281 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 72,143 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,102 miles

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 FME is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 NV54 FME, 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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NV54 FME is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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