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NG05 FGE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,512 mi
Last recorded145,512 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 FGE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 145,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 127,082 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 127,036 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 116,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to both rear upper strut towers

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 103,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 92,803 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 92,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,106 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking gas

Fail 19 Sep 2013 90,106 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking gas

Pass 11 Sep 2012 86,391 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,328 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 77,030 miles

Exhaust heatshields rattling

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,030 miles

Exhaust heatshields rattling

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,318 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,431 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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NG05 FGE 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 NG05 FGE, 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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NG05 FGE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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