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NA05 XGK

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,727 mi
Last recorded138,727 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 XGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2023 138,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 138,375 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front brake pads worn thin

nearside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

offside rear anti roll bar link ball joint worn

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 120,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear track arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 113,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear track arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Track arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,435 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,930 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ffront inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,206 miles

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but system still adequatley supported

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,348 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 58,564 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,238 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,825 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 29,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XGK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NA05 XGK, 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 XGK registered?

NA05 XGK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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