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NU05 XMZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,027 mi
Last recorded129,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 XMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2025 129,027 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UPPER INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UPPER INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 124,178 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,884 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/R inner sill covered heavily with sealant

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 121,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner both sills covered heavily with underseal

Pass 12 Dec 2020 112,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 108,676 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,654 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,830 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear supporting propshaft (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,796 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

both rear tyres cracked perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2015 65,777 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front tyres cracked/perished

both rear tyres cracked perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2014 53,482 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,943 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 44,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,607 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,397 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,772 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,033 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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NU05 XMZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NU05 XMZ, 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 NU05 XMZ registered?

NU05 XMZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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