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NG55 LDA

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,823 mi
Last recorded145,823 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 LDA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 145,823 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

underside has corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2018 134,243 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 120,432 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 117,426 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 104,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 104,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 81,894 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,798 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,535 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,797 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,671 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 48,681 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,681 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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NG55 LDA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NG55 LDA, 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 NG55 LDA registered?

NG55 LDA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is NG55 LDA safe to buy?

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