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NU55 EHS

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,627 mi
Last recorded126,627 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 EHS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 126,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 117,558 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 117,474 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 115,463 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 111,421 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From interior mirror

Offside Front Brake binding

Fail 5 Jan 2021 106,066 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From interior mirror

Offside Front Brake binding

Pass 23 Dec 2019 99,075 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 99,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 93,210 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Dec 2018 93,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between 1st and 2nd silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2018 87,691 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 83,066 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,578 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 68,675 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all exhaust joints thin

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,218 miles

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

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

exhaust joints thin

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,993 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,304 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls but okay for m.o.t

Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,944 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 46,167 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,151 miles

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

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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NU55 EHS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NU55 EHS, 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 NU55 EHS registered?

NU55 EHS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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