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NX05 RFN

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,997 mi
Last recorded124,997 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 RFN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 124,997 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 119,105 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 112,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 105,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,857 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front antiroll bar inner 'D' bushes worn

brake pipes corroded where they exit the floor offside rear(4)

exhaust heatshields insecure/rattles

nearside front and offside rear tyre valves splitting

nearside front shocker slight oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2017 100,847 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front antiroll bar inner 'D' bushes worn

brake pipes corroded where they exit the floor offside rear(4)

exhaust heatshields insecure/rattles

nearside front and offside rear tyre valves splitting

nearside front shocker slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,573 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,767 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 89,767 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,265 miles

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

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

engine timing belts replacement

Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,238 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 75,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,560 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2011 52,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,644 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,044 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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NX05 RFN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NX05 RFN, 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 NX05 RFN registered?

NX05 RFN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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