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NJ55 ZZD

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,388 mi
Last recorded112,388 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 ZZD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,388 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 105,876 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 105,876 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

REAR BUMPER INSECURE

Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,291 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 99,291 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,816 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,886 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,759 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 69,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 55,008 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 55,008 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,984 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,465 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,383 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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NJ55 ZZD 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 NJ55 ZZD, 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 NJ55 ZZD registered?

NJ55 ZZD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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