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NG05 FHA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

90,287 mi
Last recorded90,287 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 90,287 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 83,000 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 75,787 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 69,587 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 61,457 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 56,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 56,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 52,508 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,998 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,140 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,843 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,932 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,560 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,508 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,048 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 46,362 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,048 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,392 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 FHA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG05 FHA registered?

NG05 FHA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is NG05 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG05 FHA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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