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NV55 DHN

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,505 mi
Last recorded133,505 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 DHN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 133,505 miles

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,541 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 129,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 126,624 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 125,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to outer cills

Pass 2 Jan 2019 121,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 113,816 miles

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear section around jacking points and rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 113,816 miles

Engine malfunction lamp illuminated

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear section around jacking points and rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,142 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Dec 2016 107,008 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,797 miles

Rear brake pipes heavily rusted at connection forward of fuel tank.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 88,861 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 77,813 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,081 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,981 miles

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

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 14 Dec 2010 53,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,407 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 41,407 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,167 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 DHN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NV55 DHN, 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 DHN registered?

NV55 DHN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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