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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocker casings beginning to corrode (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both becoming opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocker casings beginning to corrode (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))
outer sill panels covered with plastic skirts
various non excessive prescribed corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode
o/s/r shocker damp
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode
o/s/r shocker damp
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear tyres perished thought tread
Front brake discs corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Both rear tyres perished thought tread
Front brake discs corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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ND55 FGG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ND55 FGG, 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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ND55 FGG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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