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NL55 HKY

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,787 mi
Last recorded109,787 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 HKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 109,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system coroded in general

front suspension in general is coroded

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 109,754 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system coroded in general

front suspension in general is coroded

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,639 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))

both front shock absorbers coroded

towbar coroded in general

Pass 19 Nov 2019 103,420 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints on cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,750 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 90,822 miles

Central Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 90,822 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer clip loose (2.4.G.4e)

Central Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,117 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 85,821 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

undertray fitted

uneven wear on nsf tyre outter edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,901 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded first layer

Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,564 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

nsf tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 3 Dec 2013 79,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

nsf tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,969 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 63,869 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,128 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 21 Nov 2009 44,037 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,667 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 HKY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HKY, 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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NL55 HKY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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