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NG05 FGF

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,242 mi
Last recorded140,242 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 FGF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,242 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower valance /radiator mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s heavy corrosion not holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 140,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion rear of suspension

Pass 19 Jul 2021 133,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 125,108 miles

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

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

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Jul 2019 117,408 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,132 miles

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

exhaust leak at a joint

Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,171 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,417 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 68,148 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 68,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 51,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,647 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,354 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,339 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,869 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,601 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 FGF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NG05 FGF, 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 NG05 FGF registered?

NG05 FGF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is NG05 FGF safe to buy?

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