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NJ05 ZWW

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,915 mi
Last recorded60,915 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 ZWW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 60,915 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2021 58,867 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 53,707 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 53,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 51,100 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,332 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 48,332 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,995 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 46,995 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,858 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,264 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 37,710 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 37,710 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,799 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,893 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,310 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,853 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,840 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 ZWW 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZWW, 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 NJ05 ZWW registered?

NJ05 ZWW is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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