MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Inner both sills covered heavily with underseal
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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)
both front tyres cracked/perished
both rear tyres cracked perished
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
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
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)
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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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