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X5 NHX

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,213 mi
Last recorded114,213 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 NHX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 114,213 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Rear brake flexible hoses insecure where they should be secured

Fail 3 Oct 2025 114,212 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Decelerometer test required - no MOT - unable to drive vehicle on road to carry out test (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Rear brake flexible hoses insecure where they should be secured

Pass 2 Oct 2024 102,490 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 88,373 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 88,373 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,684 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 69,444 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,261 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 57,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,456 miles

Front no. plate slightly loose

Rear no. plate slightly loose

power steering reservoir close to minimum fluid level

Fail 1 Nov 2017 52,456 miles

Front no. plate slightly loose

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear no. plate slightly loose

power steering reservoir close to minimum fluid level

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,205 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 49,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,316 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,558 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,373 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 42,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Both front and rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 3 May 2012 41,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 40,516 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,580 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,961 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,351 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,809 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 25,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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X5 NHX is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc 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 X5 NHX, 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 X5 NHX registered?

X5 NHX is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is X5 NHX safe to buy?

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