MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
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
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
joint between exhaust centre pipe & cat pipe deteriated
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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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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What year was NV54 FME registered?
NV54 FME is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2004.
Is NV54 FME safe to buy?
The MOT history for NV54 FME shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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