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NX54 UVA

2004 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,193 mi
Last recorded136,193 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 UVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 136,193 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 133,858 miles

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

Front brake pads low

General perishing of rubbers & bushes

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisey

Rear brake pipes showing rust

both rear inner sills rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2016 133,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat joint and flange corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear's (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre's perishing

rear discs pitted and corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 129,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 124,379 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2013 123,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 108,941 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 98,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 86,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,647 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,249 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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NX54 UVA is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX54 UVA, 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 NX54 UVA registered?

NX54 UVA is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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The MOT history for NX54 UVA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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