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NL54 EBF

2005 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,805 mi
Last recorded90,805 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 EBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 90,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,666 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 83,734 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,381 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 80,381 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 77,288 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding on

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 69,215 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,552 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,318 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,940 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,498 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 55,498 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,797 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 52,797 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,051 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,324 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,732 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 33,802 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,562 miles

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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NL54 EBF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NL54 EBF, 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 NL54 EBF registered?

NL54 EBF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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