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NG05 XBS

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,913 mi
Last recorded136,913 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 136,913 miles

Central Front Surface Rust

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Surface Rust

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 136,647 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 133,235 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Surface Rust

Central Rear Surafce Rust

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 124,164 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Surface Rust

Central Rear Surface Rust

Pass 27 Aug 2018 117,920 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 117,918 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded At join of front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear join on offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,236 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,481 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,982 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 93,571 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 87,431 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 81,688 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 65,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 50,163 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 XBS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

NG05 XBS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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