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NX54 UVH

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,483 mi
Last recorded110,483 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 UVH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 110,483 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 110,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 101,040 miles

under side corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 89,586 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 89,544 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust system has a slight blow

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,244 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

n/s/f power was jet broken

Fail 9 Nov 2020 76,736 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

n/s/f power was jet broken

Pass 14 May 2019 71,691 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,663 miles

poor fast idle emissions reading high

Pass 13 May 2017 60,782 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres worn close to 3mm

Fail 10 May 2017 60,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres worn close to 3mm

possible a.b.s. fault

Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,582 miles

advise can not see brake pads properly to comment on thickness

advise corrosion in chassis suspension,steering etc

advise front tyres not wearing evenly,inner edges lower

advise nearside wiper blade not clearing screen 100%

Pass 13 May 2015 52,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2015 52,223 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2014 47,040 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 43,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f washer inop but n/s/f providing enough water to clean screen?

Pass 4 May 2012 37,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2011 31,368 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,111 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,760 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 25,754 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 22,558 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,218 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 UVH is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NX54 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

NX54 UVH is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is NX54 UVH safe to buy?

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