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NL05 EHB

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,250 mi
Last recorded143,250 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 EHB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 143,250 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 135,959 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 129,910 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 129,906 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 117,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 117,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 103,893 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 103,889 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 89,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,630 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,251 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 62,251 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 49,704 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,891 miles

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

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 EHB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL05 EHB, 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 NL05 EHB registered?

NL05 EHB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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