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NL05 EJF

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,228 mi
Last recorded220,228 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 EJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 220,228 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sills have been repaired - covered in under sealed - unable to see repair method

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavily under sealed

Fail 23 Sep 2021 220,192 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 205,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2019 194,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 178,623 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 163,363 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 146,218 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 146,218 miles

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

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 126,155 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 126,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,508 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 109,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,319 miles

NSR shocker damp.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,756 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,386 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,848 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,398 miles

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

advise: front and rear no.plates slight deterioation/delaminating.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,685 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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NL05 EJF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJF, 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 EJF registered?

NL05 EJF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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