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NL54 EBG

2005 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,456 mi
Last recorded86,456 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 86,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to connection block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to connection block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded from connection block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded from connection block (3.6.B.2c)

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

deterioration exhaust heat shield

nearside rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease clip missing

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,650 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front back plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2017 83,650 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front back plate slightly deteriorated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,635 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake back plate coroded in excess

One rear exhaust support mount bracket broken

Fail 19 Feb 2015 77,466 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake back plate coroded in excess

One rear exhaust support mount bracket broken

Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,533 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 42,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 42,811 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,657 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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NL54 EBG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Purple 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 NL54 EBG, 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 EBG registered?

NL54 EBG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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