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NV55 DHK

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,997 mi
Last recorded134,997 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 DHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2020 134,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 132,070 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Engine oil level very low

Front Exhaust heat shields insecure

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 125,803 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 125,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 114,930 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,516 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/f h/lamp washer jet broken

Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,125 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 105,610 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jan 2011 89,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,680 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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NV55 DHK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NV55 DHK, 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 NV55 DHK registered?

NV55 DHK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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