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NJ05 YNV

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,113 mi
Last recorded120,113 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 YNV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,113 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 119,509 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 111,860 miles

Exhaust has a slight leak and in poor condition.

Pass 28 May 2015 103,110 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 103,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 93,677 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 93,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 79,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 65,898 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 65,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2011 49,917 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,310 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,232 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,858 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,740 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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NJ05 YNV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 NJ05 YNV, 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 NJ05 YNV registered?

NJ05 YNV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is NJ05 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 YNV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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