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NJ55 DBV

2020 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

171,056 mi
Last recorded171,056 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2020 Subaru Forester75,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 DBV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 171,056 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 170,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 168,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 168,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 168,720 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225.45.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 162,719 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 162,719 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bolts (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

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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NJ55 DBV is a 2020 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2020 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 75,328 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 NJ55 DBV, 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 6 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NJ55 DBV registered?

NJ55 DBV is a 2020 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2020.

Is NJ55 DBV safe to buy?

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