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DV05 NNJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

185,842 mi
Last recorded185,842 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 NNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 185,842 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 185,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 183,625 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights full of moisture. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 183,607 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights full of moisture. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 181,226 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in both headlights. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 181,226 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of CAT section. (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in both headlights. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 175,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 175,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 169,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture in lamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both wheel arches. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 169,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture in lamp. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both wheel arches. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 163,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner wheel arches. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 162,246 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 162,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 162,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 162,000 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 161,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where pipe joins flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Where pipe joins flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where pipe joins flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Where pipe joins flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 161,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where pipe joins flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Where pipe joins flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where pipe joins flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Where pipe joins flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 159,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and slight leak (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 159,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and slight leak (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 155,884 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 150,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 147,214 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 143,914 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 136,225 miles

knock from o/s suspension

steering lock doesnt lock

Pass 26 Jan 2011 126,770 miles

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

Front brake disc's slightly worn.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 121,750 miles

n/s/r light lens holed but not showing white light

Pass 17 Nov 2009 121,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 84,202 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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DV05 NNJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DV05 NNJ, 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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DV05 NNJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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