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NV54 FMU

2005 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,049 mi
Last recorded165,049 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 FMU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 165,049 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 162,503 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 161,693 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 161,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 159,958 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 158,006 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 153,553 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 153,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 143,414 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 143,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure Snapped (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both side (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 131,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 117,035 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 103,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 103,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,006 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,274 miles

The iol sump is rusty and will need replacing in the future

Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,912 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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NV54 FMU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NV54 FMU, 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 NV54 FMU registered?

NV54 FMU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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