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NL55 WPK

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

93,712 mi
Last recorded93,712 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 WPK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 93,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,737 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 75,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 68,529 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 61,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 61,194 miles

Brake performance not tested due to corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose is not fitted in correct position on calliper and fowling on drive shaft boot on full lock.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 59,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 58,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,102 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,062 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,165 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 45,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,769 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,752 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 34,384 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,319 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,763 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,042 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inside edge

small amount of corrosion on outside edge of inside face of front brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,899 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,283 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 WPK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WPK, 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 WPK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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