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MH05 NAA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,358 mi
Last recorded172,358 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 NAA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 172,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front anti roll bar "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass have gone dull (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass has gone dull (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust joints rusted/corroded

under trims obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Nov 2020 163,484 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 163,484 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 150,500 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 137,705 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 135,146 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 130,326 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 124,319 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 119,788 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 113,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 113,015 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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MH05 NAA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MH05 NAA, 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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MH05 NAA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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