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NL05 EGV

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,208 mi
Last recorded121,208 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 EGV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 121,208 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 116,937 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 116,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jun 2015 189,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear shock leak

steering rack slight leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 103,008 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear shock leak

steering rack slight leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,439 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,478 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,135 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,674 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,805 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 38,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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NL05 EGV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NL05 EGV, 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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NL05 EGV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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