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NA05 TWK

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,408 mi
Last recorded141,408 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 TWK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 141,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 132,430 miles

Corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2016 120,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 120,458 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 114,625 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 108,711 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,517 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight weep on rear diff

Fail 9 Jan 2014 97,517 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight weep on rear diff

Fail 10 Jan 2013 83,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 83,882 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 69,285 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,487 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,380 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 44,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NA05 TWK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NA05 TWK, 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 NA05 TWK registered?

NA05 TWK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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