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NU55 EJG

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,993 mi
Last recorded119,993 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 EJG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 119,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 105,914 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 105,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,910 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 75,977 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,133 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,562 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 52,431 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front no.plate cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,791 miles

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

both frt anti-roll bar links worn slightly

frt number plate cracked slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,427 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 32,427 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,252 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2009 24,252 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,355 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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NU55 EJG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU55 EJG, 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 EJG registered?

NU55 EJG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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