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NN05 KES

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,321 mi
Last recorded102,321 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNN05 KES
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 102,321 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 94,980 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 93,541 miles

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))

both sills under sealed

Pass 28 May 2020 92,811 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 92,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 90,394 miles

FRONT PADS WORN

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

Fail 2 May 2019 90,394 miles

FRONT PADS WORN

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 86,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 80,856 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 76,723 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 71,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads worn

Pass 2 May 2015 71,929 miles

front pads worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,390 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,730 miles

Exhaust system has surface corrosion

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,970 miles

advise inner face of both front dics corroded

advise surface perrishing on all tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2010 12,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 10,401 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,094 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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NN05 KES is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NN05 KES, 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 NN05 KES registered?

NN05 KES is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2005.

Is NN05 KES safe to buy?

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