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SY54 NFP

2004 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,361 mi
Last recorded140,361 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 NFP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 140,361 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Slight Misting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill has been under sealed

Rear All Rear Bushes Have Cracks And Slight Movement

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Kids Seats on rear seats

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 132,833 miles

2 front wipers just in limit

2 kids seat on rear seat

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all rear bushes have cracks slight movement

brake pedal rubber worn

engine covers /under trays

exhaust has corrosion

front brake disc have corrosion and low front brake pads

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

n/s/f head light faded just in limit

n/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/r inner sill has been repair / under sealed

rear antiroll bar bushs have play

rear subframe has corrosion

tow bar electrics socket damage

Fail 29 Aug 2018 132,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability lower bolt/nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 front wipers just in limit

2 kids seat on rear seat

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all rear bushes have cracks slight movement

brake pedal rubber worn

engine covers /under trays

exhaust has corrosion

front brake disc have corrosion and low front brake pads

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

n/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

rear antiroll bar bushs have play

rear subframe has corrosion

tow bar electrics socket damage

Pass 20 Sep 2017 123,364 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main next to rubber out of floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belt

n/s/o/s inner sills corroded at rear

sill covers fitted cannot check for corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2017 123,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main next to rubber out of floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear child seat fitted cannot check seat belt

n/s/o/s inner sills corroded at rear

sill covers fitted cannot check for corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2016 114,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded through floor to connection block situated O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to N/S/R preventing a full inspection of that seat belt

Fail 2 Aug 2016 113,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded situated O/S/R , marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded through floor to connection block situated O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted to N/S/R preventing a full inspection of that seat belt

Pass 13 Aug 2015 106,256 miles

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

all tyres, side walls cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,412 miles

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

all outer tyre walls starting to split

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,573 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,022 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,039 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,707 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,772 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,652 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SY54 NFP is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SY54 NFP, 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 SY54 NFP registered?

SY54 NFP is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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