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NC54 UON

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,164 mi
Last recorded117,164 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 UON
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 117,164 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 117,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 97,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres have 3mm in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2015 97,331 miles

both rear tyres have 3mm in tread

Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,128 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 77,128 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has excessive wear on inner edge

spare wheel fitted to nearside front of same size

Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,191 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge and splitting on outer side wall

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,164 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,662 miles

N/s and o/s front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,974 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,975 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 UON is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 NC54 UON, 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 UON registered?

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

Is NC54 UON safe to buy?

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