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DU05 NLP

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,501 mi
Last recorded144,501 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 NLP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 144,501 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust shield insecure

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 144,501 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Exhaust shield insecure

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 133,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 129,727 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 129,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 128,572 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 126,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 126,649 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 124,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 124,206 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 114,314 miles

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

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 22 Feb 2012 100,627 miles

slight wear to brake pedal rubber.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 100,627 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

slight wear to brake pedal rubber.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,390 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 86,389 miles

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

front brakes worn low

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,141 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,956 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,254 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DU05 NLP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 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 DU05 NLP, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DU05 NLP registered?

DU05 NLP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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