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EY05 NVN

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,199 mi
Last recorded169,199 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 NVN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 169,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 169,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 156,325 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 156,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 146,365 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge & badly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 132,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,355 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre has a cut to inner sidewall

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,245 miles

all tyres bald on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 89,851 miles

nearside rear tyre almost bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,878 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,574 miles

front bumper is scuffed

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2010 61,574 miles

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

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

front bumper is scuffed

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,330 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 48,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2008 3,660 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 3,660 miles

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

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

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

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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EY05 NVN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EY05 NVN, 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 EY05 NVN registered?

EY05 NVN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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