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FM55 NUW

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,000 mi
Last recorded134,000 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 NUW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 134,000 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 133,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 118,316 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 103,960 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 103,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed fouling a bracket on body (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 77,854 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,784 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,466 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge very close to cords

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,966 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 47,899 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,816 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,577 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

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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FM55 NUW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FM55 NUW, 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 FM55 NUW registered?

FM55 NUW is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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The MOT history for FM55 NUW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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