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NL05 RYC

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,085 mi
Last recorded139,085 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 139,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underbody condition - Corroded in many areas

Pass 8 Aug 2025 130,302 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 130,302 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 130,302 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 129,054 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 129,054 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 123,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 119,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,464 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 108,570 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,509 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,662 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

full exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 67,079 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,688 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,118 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,798 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,182 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,165 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 RYC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

NL05 RYC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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