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NC54 VWR

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,573 mi
Last recorded65,573 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 VWR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,573 miles

advise rear sub-frame starting to rust+corrode

Fail 20 Feb 2018 65,573 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise rear sub-frame starting to rust+corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,373 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,249 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,811 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,385 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,762 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2011 44,268 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 41,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,036 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,269 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 VWR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NC54 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

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

Is NC54 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC54 VWR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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