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NC54 VWT

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,951 mi
Last recorded196,951 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 VWT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 196,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

under side rusted

Fail 24 Apr 2023 196,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

under side rusted

Fail 8 Mar 2023 196,948 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

underneath the corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 196,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

underneath corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 189,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2020 188,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH 'D' BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2019 165,855 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 138,086 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,081 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,842 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,230 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,885 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,954 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,114 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 49,533 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,662 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,834 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,088 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 VWT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWT, 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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NC54 VWT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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