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NL55 HKP

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,833 mi
Last recorded82,833 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 HKP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 82,833 miles

Offside Front advise brake sticking slighty

Fail 12 Feb 2020 82,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,861 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 77,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,326 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,191 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,977 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,806 miles

Exhaust has slight leak at rear joint

Fail 16 Aug 2014 49,802 miles

Centre Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has slight leak at rear joint

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 38,638 miles

nearside front disc face slightly corroded

offside front disc face slightly scored

offside front windscreen washer jet partially blocked

small stone chip zone 'B' windscreen offside

Pass 25 Aug 2012 37,568 miles

small stone chip zone 'B' windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,862 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

small stone chip zone 'B' windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,161 miles

both rear tyre treads approaching legal limit

stone chip zone 'B' windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2009 29,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,859 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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NL55 HKP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NL55 HKP, 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 NL55 HKP registered?

NL55 HKP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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