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NC54 UNN

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,515 mi
Last recorded137,515 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 UNN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,515 miles

Front subframe bushs worn

front d bushs worn

Fail 20 Mar 2018 137,404 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ends of both rear pipes into brake pipe connector block (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both front to rear main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 128,414 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 113,812 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 108,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,320 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 99,320 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 90,493 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 90,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 80,000 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 80,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,668 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,761 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 60,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,437 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 48,412 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,303 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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NC54 UNN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NC54 UNN, 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 NC54 UNN registered?

NC54 UNN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is NC54 UNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC54 UNN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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