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NM05 OXU

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,802 mi
Last recorded124,802 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 OXU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 124,802 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 124,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 119,378 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 119,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,053 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 105,053 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 96,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,166 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,620 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,425 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,904 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 21,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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NM05 OXU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NM05 OXU, 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 NM05 OXU registered?

NM05 OXU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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