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NC05 AVN

2005 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 AVN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front, both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,226 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 80,519 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,359 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,986 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2016 77,986 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,562 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,745 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,126 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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NC05 AVN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NC05 AVN, 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 NC05 AVN registered?

NC05 AVN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is NC05 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 AVN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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