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NX55 NXK

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,408 mi
Last recorded145,408 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 NXK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 145,408 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 145,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 144,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 144,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 137,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 129,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 109,512 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 109,512 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 101,858 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 101,858 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 95,280 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jan 2011 95,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Dec 2009 85,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 64,136 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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NX55 NXK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NX55 NXK, 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 NX55 NXK registered?

NX55 NXK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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