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NK55 YBM

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,811 mi
Last recorded84,811 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 YBM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,811 miles

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

both sills have had repairs

Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 78,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 67,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,394 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,768 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,886 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 53,886 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 49,267 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,406 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,932 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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NK55 YBM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NK55 YBM, 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 NK55 YBM registered?

NK55 YBM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is NK55 YBM safe to buy?

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