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NY05 LKG

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

139,766 mi
Last recorded139,766 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 LKG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 139,766 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front diff mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked at tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 138,288 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BADLY, BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 136,879 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 135,287 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 135,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 134,835 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 134,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 133,327 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 128,882 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 123,470 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 121,888 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 117,941 miles

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 113,312 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 106,904 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 78,607 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,220 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,126 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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NY05 LKG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NY05 LKG, 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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NY05 LKG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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