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189,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
side covers fitted
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
side covers fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody mud inspected in mud condition
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill both sides. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody corrosion
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear black paint codded under the vehicle
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened bracket corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
slight corrosion to both side inner sills but not structural
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front and rear sub frame has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight corrosion to sub frames front and rear
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves perished (4.1.D.1e)
rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
clutch pedal rubber missing
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NX54 UVN is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 UVN, 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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NX54 UVN is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2004.
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