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NL55 MZX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,582 mi
Last recorded125,582 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 MZX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 125,582 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 114,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 109,722 miles

all metal brake pipes have a grease coating

Pass 9 Jul 2018 104,642 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 99,550 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 93,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 87,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,690 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,100 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,440 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 68,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,021 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,947 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,512 miles

FRONT TYRES EDGES WEARING

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 MZX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

NL55 MZX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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